Dill Pickle Dip is a light, creamy dip made with cream cheese, sour cream, chopped pickles, pickle juice, and fresh dill.
This quick and easy appetizer comes together in minutes and is always a crowd-pleaser. Don’t be surprised if guests ask for seconds — the tangy, herby flavor is addictive.
Why this recipe works
If you need a fast, flavorful dip for a potluck or party, this dill pickle dip delivers. The blend of creamy dairy and bright pickle flavor creates a satisfying contrast that pairs well with crackers, bread, or raw vegetables. The recipe is forgiving: use your favorite dill pickles and adjust the pickle juice to reach the consistency and tang you prefer.
What is dill pickle dip?
Dill pickle dip is a chilled, creamy spread flavored primarily with chopped dill pickles and a bit of pickle brine. The saltiness and acidity come from the pickles, while fresh dill and green onions add brightness. Avoid sweet or bread-and-butter pickles if you want a classic dill-forward flavor; instead choose crisp, tangy dill pickles.
How to make it
This version skips mayonnaise and relies on cream cheese and sour cream for a smooth, creamy base. For the creamiest texture, beat the cream cheese until very smooth before adding the other ingredients. Mixing by hand works if the cream cheese is softened, but a stand mixer or electric beaters make the process faster and yield a silkier result.
After whipping the cream cheese, simply fold in sour cream, diced pickles, pickle juice, sliced green onions, chopped fresh dill, and a touch of garlic powder. Taste before salting — the pickles and pickle juice may supply enough seasoning on their own.
What to serve with this dip
This dip is versatile. Popular options include round butter crackers, sliced baguette, and raw vegetable sticks like carrots and celery. Tortilla chips work in a pinch, but bread or neutral crackers let the pickle flavor shine. It also makes a tasty sandwich spread.
If you love easy dip recipes
Try other crowd-pleasing dips such as Warm Buffalo Chicken Dip, Smoked Salmon Dip, Beer Cheese Ranch Dip, Spinach Artichoke Fondue Dip, Loaded Cheesy Pizza Dip, and Green Goddess Dip.
Dill Pickle Dip
Prep: 5 mins • Total: 5 mins • Servings: 8 • Author: Krissy Allori
Dill Pickle Dip is a light and creamy dip made with cream cheese, sour cream, pickles, pickle juice, green onions, and fresh dill. It’s quick to prepare and full of bright pickle flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup dill pickles, diced
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice (brine)
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (stems removed)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or fresh garlic to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (optional; add only if needed)
Instructions
- Beat the softened cream cheese with a stand mixer or electric beaters until light and very smooth.
- Add the sour cream, diced pickles, pickle juice, sliced green onions, chopped dill, and garlic powder. Mix until evenly combined, scraping the bowl as needed.
- Taste the dip and add up to 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt only if it needs more seasoning.
- Serve chilled with crackers, sliced baguette, chips, or fresh vegetables. This dip also works well as a sandwich spread.
Notes
Yield: about 1 1/2 cups of dip. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for best freshness. Adjust the amount of pickle juice to make the dip thinner or thicker to your preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 79 kcal • Carbohydrates: 1 g • Protein: 1 g • Fat: 7 g • Saturated Fat: 4 g • Cholesterol: 23 mg • Sodium: 302 mg • Potassium: 52 mg • Sugar: 1 g • Vitamin A: 320 IU • Vitamin C: 0.5 mg • Calcium: 35 mg • Iron: 0.1 mg
Nutrition information is an approximation and should be used as a general guide.
If you try this recipe, leave a comment with how you served it — I’d love to hear what pairings people enjoy most.