Dill Pickle Dip
Dill Pickle Dip
Ingredients
For the Dill Pickle Dip
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup dill pickles, finely chopped, squeezed dry
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature. This will make it much easier to mix smoothly. If needed, microwave in 10-second intervals until soft.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Finely chop the dill pickles. Place the chopped pickles in a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels and squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible. This step is crucial to prevent a watery dip.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed, or a sturdy spatula, until smooth and well combined, with no lumps.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Add the squeezed chopped dill pickles, fresh chopped dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and freshly ground black pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Fold all ingredients together until evenly distributed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Taste the dip and adjust seasonings if necessary. Depending on the saltiness of your pickles, you may wish to add a pinch of salt. Transfer the dip to an airtight container.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Refrigerate the dill pickle dip for at least 30 minutes before serving. Chilling allows the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly, enhancing its texture and taste.
⏱️ 30 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Dill Pickle Dip
Ingredients
For the Dill Pickle Dip
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup dill pickles, finely chopped, squeezed dry
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature. This will make it much easier to mix smoothly. If needed, microwave in 10-second intervals until soft.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Finely chop the dill pickles. Place the chopped pickles in a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels and squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible. This step is crucial to prevent a watery dip.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed, or a sturdy spatula, until smooth and well combined, with no lumps.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Add the squeezed chopped dill pickles, fresh chopped dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and freshly ground black pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Fold all ingredients together until evenly distributed.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Taste the dip and adjust seasonings if necessary. Depending on the saltiness of your pickles, you may wish to add a pinch of salt. Transfer the dip to an airtight container.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Refrigerate the dill pickle dip for at least 30 minutes before serving. Chilling allows the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly, enhancing its texture and taste.
⏱️ 30 min