Buffalo Pickle Dip For Game Day (Printable)

Tangy buffalo meets crunchy pickles in this creamy, quick-prep dip perfect for sharing.

# 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
13 - Extra chives

# Directions:

01 - Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a medium bowl until completely smooth and uniform.
02 - Stir buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice into the base mixture until thoroughly combined.
03 - Gently fold chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper into the mixture.
04 - Spoon dip into a serving bowl and top with sliced pickles and additional chives as desired.
05 - Serve immediately with chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks, or refrigerate for up to 48 hours.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes with zero cooking required
  • The pickle tang balances the heat so you can keep dipping without overwhelming your palate
02 -
  • Room temperature cream cheese is non-negotiable here, cold cream cheese leaves tiny lumps that never fully disappear
  • The dip actually tastes better after sitting for an hour in the fridge, so make it ahead if you can
03 -
  • Pat your chopped pickles dry with a paper towel if you want to prevent the dip from becoming too thin as it sits
  • Double the recipe because this disappears faster than you'd expect at parties