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Dill Pickle Dip - Dinner at the Zoo

This creamy dill pickle dip is loaded with chopped pickles, herbs and spices, all blended together and served with a variety of dippers. A fun and unique appetizer that’s perfect for anyone who loves pickles!

Are you a pickle fan? If so, you’ll adore this creamy 5 minute pickle dip. Serve this dip alongside other popular appetizers such as smoked chicken wings and mango salsa. Your guests will all be begging for the recipe!

A bowl of dill pickle dip served with vegetables.

Raise your hand if you love pickles! I feel like you either love pickles or hate pickles and there’s not much in the way of in between preferences. This dill pickle dip is for pickle LOVERS, and it is sure delicious. It’s a cream cheese base stuffed with chopped pickles, herbs and spices. It’s an unusual offering with familiar flavors that everyone will surely devour.

Dill pickle dip ingredients

Ingredients including cream cheese, pickles, herbs and spices.

To make pickle dip, you’ll need cream cheese, pickles, fresh dill, green onions, garlic powder and pickle juice.

How do you make dill pickle dip?

Place your softened cream cheese in a bowl along with the chopped pickles, pickle juice, green onions, dill and garlic powder. Stir until everything is well combined. Serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator for later use.

Process shots showing how to make pickle dip.

Tips for the perfect dip

  • You can use any brand of pickles that you like, I’ve tried numerous brands and they all work just fine.
  • I use fresh dill and green onions to accentuate the pickle flavor. It’s really imperative to use fresh herbs here because the ingredient list is so short for this dip, you want to go for quality.
  • I like to top my pickle dip with more chopped pickles and dill so that everyone knows exactly what flavor it is! I serve this dip with a variety of dippers, like pretzels, fresh vegetables and potato chips. Other great options are baguette slices, breadsticks and crackers.
  • If you end up with leftover dill pickle dip, it also makes an amazing sandwich spread!
  • This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a large crowd, and you can make it up to 8 hours in advance.
A chip scooping up a serving of dill pickle dip.

Recipe FAQs

How long does pickle dip stay fresh?

This dip will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Can you freeze dill pickle dip?

I do not recommend freezing this dip, as it contains dairy which may separate when thawed. The dip may also become watery if frozen and thawed.

A bowl of creamy dip surrounded by vegetables, chips and pretzels.

Flavor Variations

While this dip is fabulous as-is, you can absolutely add other ingredients to customize the flavors to your tastes.

  • Protein: Stir in some finely diced ham or cooked crumbled bacon to add some protein to the dish.
  • Cheese: Add in some grated cheese like an aged white cheddar, mozzarella or Swiss to accentuate the flavors of the pickles.
  • Add-Ins: Feel free to add hot sauce, smoked paprika, jalapeno, diced black olives, Cajun seasoning or even other herbs like basil or parsley.

This dill pickle dip is absolutely a must try if you’re a pickle fan. I always get so many compliments on it, your family and friends will enjoy it too!

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A bowl of dill pickle dip served with vegetables.

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Dill Pickle Dip

This creamy dill pickle dip is loaded with chopped pickles, herbs and spices, all blended together and served with a variety of dippers. A fun and unique appetizer that’s perfect for anyone who loves pickles!

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, pickle juice, pickles, dill, green onions and garlic powder until thoroughly combined.

  • Add a little more pickle juice if you prefer a thinner consistency.

  • Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Garnish with chopped pickles and dill prior to serving.

Notes

  1. You can use any brand of pickles that you like, I’ve tried numerous brands and they all work just fine.
  2. I use fresh dill and green onions to accentuate the pickle flavor. It’s really imperative to use fresh herbs here because the ingredient list is so short for this dip, you want to go for quality.

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 51mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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