Description
This Fried Pickle and Ranch Dip combines creamy, tangy cream cheese, fresh herbs, and crunchy dill pickles with a ‘fried’ flavor from toasted breadcrumbs. The perfect appetizer or snack, it’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
¾ cup Panko breadcrumbs (toasted, divided)
½ teaspoon salt
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 cup sour cream
1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning
1 cup dill pickles (chopped small, plus more for garnish)
3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped, plus more for garnish)
1 tablespoon fresh chives (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon pickle juice
¼ teaspoon salt
Potato chips, toasted crostini, fresh vegetables, or pretzels (for serving)
Instructions
- Toast the Breadcrumbs: In a skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the panko breadcrumbs and stir until toasted and golden brown, about 2–3 minutes. Season with salt and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Pickle Dip: Beat the softened cream cheese for 1 minute using a handheld or stand mixer. Add the sour cream and mix until combined. Stir in the ranch seasoning, garlic, pickle juice, dill, and chives until incorporated. Chop the dill pickles and pat them dry with a paper towel, then fold them into the mixture.
- Chill the Dip: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: When ready to serve, stir ¼ cup of the toasted breadcrumbs into the dip. Top with the remaining breadcrumbs and garnish with extra chopped pickles and fresh dill. Serve with potato chips, crostini, fresh veggies, or pretzels.
Notes
Spicy Option: Add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy twist.
Herb Variations: Experiment with adding parsley, tarragon, or thyme for a unique flavor.
Nutty Crunch: Add chopped walnuts or pecans for an extra crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
