Fried Pickle Dip has the perfect mixture of creamy sour cream, chopped pickles, ranch dressing, and toasted breadcrumbs all in one easy recipe.
Once you have this delicious dip recipe you won’t hesitate to serve it at your next party. It is a refreshing fried pickle dipping sauce that can be served with veggies or chips!
This will be one of the easiest appetizer recipes you can make with pickles, simple ingredients, and tons of flavor that will easily be a crowd-pleaser.
Add this fried pickle dipping sauce to your list of favorite creamy dips and make it at your next tailgate party!
Why You’ll Love This Viral Dipping Sauce:
Enjoy the taste of the south in dip form. With this dill pickle dip, you can get the delicious pickle flavor millions love and the crunchy texture of a fried pickle all in this Fried Pickle Dip!
Recipe Ingredients:
For the breadcrumbs:
- Butter: use unsalted butter to make sure there isn’t too much saltiness to this simple dip
- Breadcrumbs: for the best results use panko breadcrumbs that are unseasoned or plain
For the dip:
- Cream: you will need to use both sour cream and softened cream cheese
- Dill flavor: to get the perfect dill flavor pickle lovers enjoy, you will need to use dill pickle juice
- Seasoning: use a package of ranch seasoning, kosher salt, and ground black pepper
- Pickle: you will need to use a fresh dill pickle chopped up
How To Make Fried Pickle Dipping Sauce:
Prepare the breadcrumbs:
- Prepare the crunchy breadcrumbs: melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the panko breadcrumbs and cook, stirring continuously, until golden brown and fragrant, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Make the dip:
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cream cheese, dill pickle juice, and ranch seasoning. Stir until well combined.
- 2. Fold in the chopped dill pickles and season to taste with salt and pepper.
To assemble and serve:
- Spoon around half of the dip into the serving bowl. Add half the breadcrumbs.
- Layer the remaining dip over the breadcrumbs.
- Finish off with the remaining breadcrumbs and serve.
Recipe Substitutions & Variations:
- For extra tangy flavor, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to the dip.
- Use plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream if desired.
- Bump up the flavor with a little extra pickle juice
- If you don’t have a dip pickle for the creamy base, you can use dill pickle relish instead
- Sprinkle in red pepper flakes for a spicy fried pickle dip
Expert Tips:
- If you enjoy dill, feel free to incorporate fresh chopped dill or dried dill into the dip or use it as a garnish.
- Serve the fried pickle dip with potato chips, corn chips, or fresh veggies.
Frequently Asked Questions for Making This Perfect Appetizer:
Fried pickle dip is going viral with how amazing this creamy and easy dip recipe is. It has a perfectly creamy savory dip with fresh chopped dill pickles layered with toasted breadcrumbs to give you a creamy texture mixed with the crunch taste you would get with a fried pickle.
Dill pickles will be the best choice when making this tangy dip recipe. However, if you do not have any dill pickle relish is a great substitute or any other tangy pickle.
You could use spicy dill pickles if you want to add a little kick to this delicious dip.
If you prefer to use regular breadcrumbs over panko crumb in the toasted panko layer, it should be fine. Just be sure to use plain breadcrumbs so you can keep the correct flavor of the flavorful dip.
Storage Instructions:
Fridge: Place the fried pickle dipping sauce into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days for the best taste and texture.
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- Green Goddess Vegetable Dip Recipe
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Fried Pickle Dip Recipe
Ingredients
For the breadcrumbs:
- ⅔ Tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
For the dip:
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 Tablespoon dill pickle juice
- ⅔ packet ranch seasoning
- 1 ½ cup chopped dill pickle
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Equipment
Instructions
Prepare the breadcrumbs:
- Prepare the crunchy breadcrumbs: melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the panko breadcrumbs and cook, stirring continuously, until golden brown and fragrant, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Make the dip:
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cream cheese, dill pickle juice, and ranch seasoning. Stir until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped dill pickles and season to taste with salt and pepper.
To assemble and serve:
- Spoon around half of the dip into the serving bowl. Add half the breadcrumbs.
- Layer the remaining dip over the breadcrumbs.
- Finish off with the remaining breadcrumbs and serve.
Notes
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