cheesy and creamy dill pickle Dip Recipe

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You either love dill pickles or you hate them. We’re strongly in the LOVE camp, which means that this yummy cheese and creamy dill pickle dip is a real treat. It goes together quickly and will be a crowd pleaser. It may even win over some of those that don’t think they like pickles…until now!

Now let’s get right to the good stuff…

how to make creamy dill pickle dip

INGREDIENTS:

Gather your ingredients and get ready to make this super yummy dill pickle dip. It’s so creamy and cheesy. You’re going to love it! This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

8 oz package cream cheese-softened
½ cup mayo
½ cup sour cream
½ cup Dill pickle relish
1 pack ranch seasoning
1 bunch fresh dill
2 cups mozzarella cheese – divided
Salt and pepper to taste

dill pickle dip instructions:

Just a head up…be sure to get DILL pickle relish when shopping for this recipe. Sweet pickle relish will give it an entirely different flavor and may not mix with the other elements as well.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
To a bowl, add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, dill pickle relish, ½ cup mozzarella, ranch seasoning and salt & pepper to taste.
Mix together until smooth and creamy.
Spray a 1 quart baking dish or deep pie plate with cooking spray and place the prepared mixture in the dish.
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top and bake 25 to 30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with a little more dill pickle relish.

creamy dill pickle dip being served on crackers

how to serve your pickle dip

There are lots of things that you can dip into this creamy pickle dip. We tried a few and kept going back to regular old Ritz crackers. We also enjoyed tortilla chips, bagel chips, pita chips and toasted bread. I’d love to hear what your favorite is.

twists on the original recipe

We kept this dip nice and simple so that the dill pickle flavor really shines. But there are some flavors that you can add to it, like crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, larger diced onion, or chunks of dill pickle. Recipes are meant to be a starting place. Feel free to make it your own.

can i use a different cheese?

I like using mozzarella cheese in this recipe for its mellow flavor and that it melts so well. Some other cheeses that you can use are Cheddar, Gruyere, Havarti, fontina, or Monterey Jack. Each cheese will change the flavor slightly but all will be just as delicious. You can even mix a few together and see what happens. Time to take some artistic license.

Cheesy and Creamy dill pickle dip. Top image is base layer being spread into pie plate and bottom image is finished dip being served on a cracker.

do we have a preferred cream cheese brand?

Yes!!! I understand that this is a personal preference, but I always use Philadelphia cream cheese (even though Philly is our sports rival here in Pittsburgh). There’s just something about the taste. That being said, any cream cheese brand will work just fine. So, stick with your favorite brand when making this dip.