Description

This creamy and tangy Baked Pickle Dip is the perfect crowd-pleaser for parties or casual gatherings. Combining cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, fresh dill, and plenty of chopped dill pickles, this dip delivers a burst of pickle flavor baked to bubbly perfection and topped with crispy potato chips for a delightful texture contrast.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

12 oz. cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp kosher salt

Pickle and Herbs

2 cups finely chopped dill pickle slices (preferably Vlasic or Claussen), drained
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh dill, plus more for serving

Cheese and Toppings

8 oz. white cheddar, shredded (about 2 cups), divided
2 oz. crushed Ruffles potato chips, for topping, plus more for serving
Whole dill pickle slices for garnish and serving

Instructions

Preheat and prepare the mixture: Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, use a flexible spatula to stir together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, and kosher salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Drain the chopped dill pickles well to remove excess moisture, then fold them into the cream cheese mixture along with the chopped fresh dill and 1 ¾ cups of the shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
Transfer to baking dish: Spoon the mixture into a 10-inch skillet or a medium-sized baking dish, smoothing it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Bake the dip: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake until the dip is just starting to bubble around the edges, about 20 minutes. Remove the dish carefully from the oven, then sprinkle the crushed Ruffles potato chips evenly over the top.
Finish baking: Return the dip to the oven and continue baking for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until the potato chips are toasted and the dip is bubbly and hot throughout.
Garnish and serve: Remove the dip from the oven and top with whole dill pickle slices and extra fresh dill for garnish. Serve warm with extra potato chips on the side for dipping.

Notes

Drain the chopped pickles thoroughly to avoid excess liquid in the dip.
Use your preferred brand of dill pickles, but Vlasic or Claussen are recommended for best flavor and texture.
For a sharper flavor, try using aged white cheddar or mix with a bit of smoked cheese.
This dip is best served warm, but you can reheat leftovers gently in the oven or microwave.
For a lower-salt option, reduce the added kosher salt and choose low-sodium pickles.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: baked pickle dip, creamy pickle dip, party appetizer, dill pickle recipe, cheesy dip, sour cream dip