Buffalo Pickle Dip For Game Day (Printable)

Tangy buffalo meets crunchy pickles in this creamy, quick-to-make dip perfect 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

# Steps:

01 - Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a medium bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Stir in buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice until thoroughly incorporated into the base 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 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 Tips:

01 -
  • Come together in just 10 minutes with no cooking required
  • The pickle crunch cuts through the rich creaminess perfectly
  • Make it ahead and let flavors meld even better overnight
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend much better so plan ahead and set everything out
  • This dip actually improves after a few hours in the fridge as flavors meld together
  • The texture will firm up when chilled so give it 15 minutes at room temp before serving
03 -
  • Chop your pickles uniformly so every bite has the same satisfying crunch
  • Taste before adding the blue cheese if you're unsure about the flavor
  • A mini food processor makes quick work of perfectly chopped pickles