Fried Pickle Dip
You’ll love this Fried Pickle Dip with whipped cream cheese, sour cream, sweet and dill pickles, crispy fried onions and fresh dill.
Ingredients
- ½ cup refrigerated dill pickle spears or chips, cut into tiny pieces
- ½ cup refrigerated sweet pickles, cut into tiny pieces
- 3 Tbsp ranch seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, (fairly large cloves) freshly grated
- 1 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped, plus some for garnish
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 a lemon, freshly squeezed
- 1 8 oz whipped cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup pickle juice, either one or both kinds
- ¾ cup crispy fried onions, plus additional for topping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add chopped pickles (reserve 1 tablespoon for garnish), ranch seasoning, garlic, fresh dill, onion powder, lemon juice, cream cheese, sour cream, pickle juice. Gently stir. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.
- Gently add in the crispy fried onions and mix until incorporated. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the crispy fried onions for garnish (right before serving).
- Cover and rerigerate for 2 hours or overnight so the flavors can develop.
- Before serving, sprinkle with reserved pickles, crispy fried onions, and fresh dill.
- Serve with your favorite crinkle potato chips.
- Also optional to serve with: pretzel thins, veggies, or bread sticks. Delicious spread on burgers, sandwiches, or wraps!