Buffalo Pickle Dip For Game Day (Printable)

Creamy buffalo meets tangy pickles in this quick, zesty dip perfect for 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 and extra chives

# Directions:

01 - Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a medium bowl until completely smooth and lump-free.
02 - Stir buffalo wing sauce and pickle juice into the creamy base until fully incorporated and uniform in color.
03 - Gently fold in chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed throughout.
04 - Transfer dip to a serving bowl and top with sliced pickles and additional fresh chives if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The buffalo heat gets tamed perfectly by creamy, cooling elements
  • Ready in ten minutes flat but tastes like you fussed over it
  • That pickle crunch keeps everyone coming back for just one more chip
02 -
  • Cold cream cheese will fight you every step of the way, so plan ahead and set it out early
  • The dip needs at least thirty minutes in the fridge to let all those flavors really become friends
  • Adding pickled jalapeños is not for the faint of heart, but heat lovers will thank you
03 -
  • Warm it slightly in the microwave for thirty seconds if you've been storing it in the fridge
  • Double the recipe because a single batch mysteriously vanishes at parties