Buffalo Pickle Dip For Game Day (Printable)

Tangy buffalo meets crunchy pickles in this creamy 10-minute dip, ideal for parties and game day snacking.

# 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

# How-To Steps:

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 cream mixture until thoroughly blended.
03 - Gently fold chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Spoon dip into 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The pickles add this incredible bright crunch that balances the heaviness of typical buffalo dips
  • It comes together in literally 10 minutes with zero cooking involved
  • People will absolutely beg you for this recipe after one bite
02 -
  • Cold cream cheese will ruin your life here, so take it out of the fridge at least an hour before starting
  • Letting the dip sit for 15 minutes before serving actually helps the flavors meld together better
  • This tastes even better the next day if you somehow have leftovers
03 -
  • Use a potato masher if you want some of the pickles to break down and flavor the base more thoroughly
  • Room temperature dip spreads so much better on crackers and veggies