Description
This Fried Pickle Dip is a flavorful and crunchy appetizer perfect for parties or game days. It combines tangy dill pickles, creamy sour cream and cream cheese base, zesty ranch seasoning, and crisp toasted panko bread crumbs for texture. Served chilled with chips or fresh veggies, this easy-to-make dip balances creamy, savory, tangy, and herby notes, sure to satisfy pickle lovers and snack enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Base
- 2 cups sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet ranch seasoning (about 1 oz or 2 tbsp)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoon dill pickle juice
- hot sauce optional, to taste
Add-ins
- 1.5 cups dill pickles, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Topping
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Toast Panko Bread Crumbs: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the Panko bread crumbs and toast them, stirring frequently, for about 2 minutes until they become crisp and golden brown. Remove from heat and transfer the toasted crumbs to a small bowl to cool. Set aside.
- Prepare Dip Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning, dill pickle juice, lemon juice, and a few drops of hot sauce if using. Use an electric hand mixer to blend all ingredients until smooth and well combined.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the chopped dill pickles, crushed garlic cloves, minced fresh dill, and chives. Mix thoroughly. Taste the dip and season with additional salt, pepper, or hot sauce according to your preference.
- Assemble the Dip: Spoon about half of the sour cream and pickle mixture into your serving dish. Sprinkle half of the toasted bread crumbs evenly over the top. Next, layer the remaining dip mixture followed by the remaining toasted crumbs to create a crunchy topping.
- Serve: Serve the Fried Pickle Dip chilled with potato chips, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping. Enjoy this creamy, tangy, and crunchy appetizer with friends and family.
Notes
- For best texture, ensure the panko bread crumbs are toasted until golden brown and completely cooled before layering on the dip.
- Adjust the amount of pickle juice and lemon juice to taste for a more or less tangy dip.
- Fresh herbs like dill and chives add brightness, but dried herbs can substitute if fresh are unavailable.
- Customize heat level by adding more hot sauce or crushed red pepper flakes.
- This dip can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated to meld flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
