This Dill Pickle Dip recipe is cold and creamy, and packed with crunchy, tart dill pickles. It’s an easy crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s full of puckery pickle flavor!
This Dill Pickle Dip recipe goes way back, to the days when I was on a Friday night bowling league with a handful of girlfriends. One of my teammates brought this creamy, tart dip to an after-bowling potluck…and needless to say, I was hooked! This easy appetizer has been top of mind this week as today marks just 4 weeks to the start of the Minnesota State Fair, with some of our favorite pickle foods – pickle roll ups (or pickle dogs), fried pickles, and pickle pizza! Let the pickle fun begin!!
Why We ❤️ This Dill Pickle Dip Recipe
- Quick & Easy. If you have 15 minutes, you can make this dip. One of the easiest recipes around!
- Prep ahead. This is a great recipe for entertaining, whether it’s a summer gathering, a football party, or a holiday celebration. Stir it together the day before and let it rest in the fridge until everyone arrives!
- Yummy flavors + fun textures. From the creamy, tangy sour cream and cream cheese, to the savory herbs, to the burst of fresh dill – and, of course, the tart dill pickles – this dip has a LOT of good stuff going on!
- Every pickle lover’s dream. I come from a long line of diehard pickle lovers. This dip fits us perfectly!
What You’ll Need
Here’s a look at the ingredients in this recipe. Scroll down to the printable recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredient amounts.
- Cream cheese – I use full-fat cream cheese for the ultimate in creaminess.
- Sour cream – Full-fat sour cream gives you the best texture and richest flavor.
- Dill – Fresh dill adds wonderful flavor.
- Seasonings – Garlic powder and onion powder add a savory depth of flavor.
- Salt & pepper
- Dill pickles – You can make a batch of my easy refrigerator dill pickles or pick up a jar of your favorite dill pickle slices.
- Chips – Chopped potato chips or corn chips (such as Fritos) are added for a fun, crunchy garnish.
Can I Make This With Other Types Of Pickles?
This won’t be a dill pickle dip if you make it with another type of pickle, but yes, you can make a pickle dip with other pickles! If you don’t have dill pickles or prefer a less tart pickle, you could use my recipe for sweet refrigerator pickles in place of the dill pickles. Substitute the same amount of another type of pickle for the dill pickles, but note that the flavor of the dip will obviously change.
How To Make Dill Pickle Dip
Here’s how to make this easy dip! Find the exact ingredient amounts in the printable recipe card lower down.
- Blend. Whip the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Add seasonings Stir in dill, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper.
- Add pickles. Stir in the chopped dill pickles.
- Combine. Fold the pickles into the dip.
- Serve. Transfer dip to a serving bowl, sprinkle with additional chopped dill pickles, chopped corn chips or potato chips, and more freshly ground black pepper.
Tips & Variations
Follow these tips to make your dip turn out perfectly:
- Use room-temperature cream cheese. This is my number one tip for making this recipe. It’s so important to use softened cream cheese – you should leave it on the counter before you start the recipe to let it warm up a bit. It will incorporate better into the dip, making for that ultra-creamy texture we’re going for.
- Use dried dill. I highly recommend using fresh dill, but if you’re in a pinch, use 1 teaspoon of dried dill in place of the fresh dill.
- Prepare it in advance. The flavors in this dip will develop the longer you let it sit, so you can make it a few hours in advance of when you plan to serve it.
- Add veggies. If you want to add a little more crunch, stir in some finely diced bell pepper of any color. I also like to add some chopped pickled carrots either stirred into the dip with the pickles or as a garnish.
- Pop in some bacon. Dill pickle dip is wonderful garnished with a sprinkling of chopped, crisp bacon for extra flavor and texture!
Serving Suggestions
Chips, crackers, bread – you can’t go wrong with any vehicle you choose to serve with dill pickle dip. See a few more suggestions below.
- Veggies. I love dipping an assortment of fresh veggies into dill pickle dip! Carrot sticks, cucumber spears, bell pepper sticks, and more are perfect.
- Chips. Add a bowl of corn chips (such as Fritos Scoops) or sturdy potato chips for dipping alongside this dip.
- Toasted bread. Crostini or simply toasted slices of fresh baguette add a nice crunch to the creamy dip.
- Crackers. A variety of crackers is always an easy and welcome choice for serving all kinds of dip! Buttery Ritz crackers or whole grain crackers are a nice option, or you can set out water crackers or any crackers you prefer.
- Cocktails. Add this dip to the appetizer buffet during cocktail hour! I have so many great drinks recipes to choose from. Particular favorites with dill pickle dip include a gin and tonic, a frosty glass of ranch water, or a minty mojito.
Proper Storage
Store leftover dill pickle dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Enjoy it straight from the fridge or bring it to room temperature. I don’t recommend freezing this dip because its texture will change when it’s defrosted and it won’t be as wonderfully creamy.
More Dip Recipes To Try
Dill Pickle Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ⅔ cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh dill
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus a bit more for sprinkling over the top
- 1½ cups chopped dill pickle slices, plus a bit more for sprinkling over the top
- kosher salt, to taste
- ¼ cup finely chopped corn chips or potato chips, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream until completely smooth, using either an electric mixer or wooden spoon.
- Add dill, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and chopped dill pickles, folding to combine. Taste and add salt as needed.
- Transfer dip to a serving bowl, sprinkle with additional chopped dill pickles, chopped corn chips or potato chips, and more freshly ground black pepper. Serve with corn chips (such as Fritos Scoops), sturdy potato chips, or toasted breads for dipping.
Notes
Nutrition Information:
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This post was originally published in 2017, then updated in 2024.
This is spectacular!
I love everything about this!
Sooo much fun!
My pickle-loving-heart is in love.
Beware. ADDICTIVE! :)
Love me some pickle dip.
hey girl- this dip looks so yummy!
So much to love – wonderful, tart, creamy dill pickle dip…
You had me at dill pickle. :)
That’s enough for alot of people! :) Thanks, Kris!
I used to buy dill pickle dip to have with potato chips when I lived in Canada. So good….can’t wait to try your recipe!
Thank you. ENJOY!!
I am actually obsessed with dill pickles. Eat them from the jar EVERY night! I totally need to get on this dip!
Wow. You might have a pickle problem. Ha! I’m with you – not necessarily dill pickles every day, but some kind of pickled vegetable every day. I just made a big batch of mixed pickled veggies last night – looking forward to digging in today! Have a great weekend, Taylor!
We have some big tailgating parties coming up and this sounds like perfect dip to serve!
It’s a fun one – hope you like it!
I don’t believe I have ever had dill pickle dip, but this sounds addictive.
I know you’d like this dip. :) xo
I’m suddenly craving it!
Yours is a bit different, looks amazing!!