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Fried Pickle Dip is a unique and fun twist to a classic dip. This creamy and salty dip with crunchy Panko topping is one that will keep you going back for more.
This dip tastes like the classic appetizer without the mess of actually frying, and you can dip whatever you like!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Great flavor profile. This cold dip is salty and creamy.
Quick and easy. This appetizer takes less than 15 minutes to make. You achieve the same flavors as fried pickles without having to fry anything.
You can make this dip ahead of time. Make sure to remove this from the fridge 60 minutes before serving. Wait to top the dip with the toasted breadcrumbs until right before serving.
Crowd pleaser. Everyone loves a creamy pickle dip.
Fried Pickle Dip Ingredients
To make this pickle dip appetizer, you will need the following ingredients (scroll down to the recipe card below for exact amounts and directions):
- Unsalted butter
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Fried onions
- Dried parsley
- Cream cheese
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Dill pickles
- Pickle juice
- Dried dill
- Dried chives
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Ground black pepper
How to Make Fried Pickle Dip
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the panko breadcrumbs. Stir for 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Remove the topping mixture from the skillet and add to a bowl.
- Add the crushed fried onions and 1 teaspoon of parsley to the bowl and mix until combined. Set aside.
- With a fork or hand mixer, mix the cream cheese in a large bowl for 2-3 minutes until creamy.
- Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickles, pickle juice, dried dill, dried chives, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Transfer to a serving dish and top with the crumb topping.
Recipe Notes
- This recipe is very dill-forward, so feel free to use less dried dill.
- You can make this ahead of time! Wait to add the crispy topping until you are ready to serve.
Serving Suggestions
- You can serve this appetizer with crackers and chips.
- Replace sour cream on your baked potatoes with this pickle dip.
- Instead of pickles, spread pickle dip on your hamburger.
Storage Instructions
You can store the leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days.
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Fried Pickle Dip
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup fried onions crushed
- 2 teaspoon dried parsley divided
- 8 ounce cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup dill pickles chopped
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice from the pickle jar
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon dried chives
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the panko breadcrumbs. Stir for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove the topping mixture from the skillet and add to a bowl.
- Add the crushed fried onions and 1 teaspoon of parsley to the bowl and mix until combined. Set aside.
- With a fork or hand mixer, mix the cream cheese in a large bowl for 2-3 minutes until creamy.
- Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickles, pickle juice, dried dill, dried chives, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Transfer to a serving dish and top with the crumb topping.
Nutrition
The nutrition information is calculated using online nutrition calculators and may not be accurate. It is provided as a general guide only.
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