Buffalo Pickle Dip For Game Day (Printable)

Creamy buffalo and pickle fusion dip ready in 10 minutes. Perfect for parties, game day, or casual snacking.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy & Base

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise

→ Buffalo & Pickle Flavors

04 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
05 - 3/4 cup chopped dill pickles
06 - 2 tbsp pickle juice

→ Cheeses

07 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

→ Spices & Add-ins

09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
10 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
11 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Garnishes

12 - Sliced pickles
13 - Extra chives

# How to Make It:

01 - Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a medium bowl until completely smooth and uniform.
02 - Whisk in buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice until fully blended into the mixture.
03 - Gently fold in chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and top with sliced pickles and additional chives as desired.
05 - Serve immediately with chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The tang from pickles cuts through rich creaminess in ways regular buffalo dip never could
  • Ready in ten minutes flat but tastes like something you fussed over
  • That perfect crowd-pleasing sweet spot between familiar and unexpected
02 -
  • The dip actually tastes better after sitting for an hour in the fridge, so make it ahead if possible
  • If you're serving this outside, keep it chilled because the mayo and sour cream can get unhappy in the heat
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients combine more smoothly and prevent that annoying grainy texture
  • Use a paper towel to squeeze excess moisture from the chopped pickles so your dip stays perfectly thick