Description
A creamy, tangy dip made with chopped pickles and fresh dill that is perfect for game nights and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Grillo’s Pickles (chopped)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons toasted breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature until softened (about 20–30 minutes) so it blends smoothly.
- In a medium bowl, mix sour cream, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cracked black pepper until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Fold in chopped Grillo’s pickles and the chopped fresh dill until evenly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- If using, top with toasted breadcrumbs or crushed chips just before serving.
- Serve with potato chips, pretzels, crusty bread, or vegetables.
Notes
For extra tang, add 1–2 teaspoons of pickle juice. For a smoky note, stir in ½ teaspoon smoked paprika. Use light cream cheese and low-fat sour cream to reduce calories and fat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 287mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2.4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1.7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg