Fried Pickle Dip
Servings 16 servings
Calories 125kcal
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz chive and onion cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 16 oz container sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1.0 oz packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 1/2 cups diced dill pickles
- 1 1/2 cup crushed french fried onions divided use
- fresh dill
Instructions
- In a medium bowl use an electric hand mixer to whip together the cream cheese and dill pickle juice.
- Add the sour cream and ranch seasoning. Whip on medium-high speed for 2 minutes or until smooth and fully combined.
- By hand fold in the diced pickles and Parmesan cheese until evenly distributed. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
- Just before serving, fold 3/4 cup crushed french fried onions into the dip.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish the top with the reserved fried onions and fresh dill.
- Serve immediately with thick-cut chips, crackers or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
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- Spicy Fried Pickle Dip: Add diced jalapeños, a dash of hot sauce, or crushed red pepper flakes for those who like a little heat with their tang.
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- Bacon Fried Pickle Dip: Add crumbled crispy bacon. Bacon makes everything better. The smoky crunch adds an awesome twist.
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- Garlic-Dill Pickle Dip: Add 2-3 fresh cloves garlic (finely minced) and extra dill to amplify the classic pickle flavor.
- Sweet and Spicy Pickle Dip: Use sweet pickles or bread-and-butter pickles, and add a pinch of cayenne.
- Avocado Pickle Dip: Add mashed avocado for a creamy, green twist.
- Vegan Fried Pickle Dip: Use dairy-free cream cheese, vegan mayo, and plant-based ranch seasoning, great for plant-based guests.
- Chive and Onion Cream Cheese: You could use an 8 ounce container of plain spreadable cream cheese adding onion powder to intensify the flavor.
- Breadcrumb Topping: For a crunchy twist, toast panko bread crumbs with a bit of melted butter and sprinkle them on top just before serving as a substitute for French fried onions. Prefer to keep it simple? You can skip the topping entirely.
- Dill: You could sprinkle the top with fresh chives or parsley.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 322IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 0.1mg