Buffalo Pickle Dip For Game Day (Printable)

Tangy buffalo meets crunchy pickles in this creamy 10-minute dip. Ideal for parties and game day spreads.

# What You'll 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, extra chives

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
02 - Stir in buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice until thoroughly incorporated.
03 - Gently fold in chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer dip to a serving bowl and garnish with sliced pickles and additional chives if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tangy punch of pickles cuts through rich buffalo sauce in a way nobody sees coming but everyone instantly craves
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes with zero cooking required
  • Leftovers actually taste better after the flavors hang out in the fridge overnight
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend together ten times better than cold ones
  • The dip thickens slightly after refrigeration so don't panic if it seems loose initially
  • Blue cheese lovers should definitely include it but haters won't miss it
03 -
  • Drain your chopped pickles on paper towels for five minutes if you want a thicker dip
  • Let the dip sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving for the best flavor and texture