Description
This Fried Pickle Dip is a delightful and crunchy appetizer perfect for parties or casual gatherings. Combining tangy dill pickles, creamy sour cream and cream cheese, and zesty ranch seasoning, this dip is elevated with crispy toasted panko breadcrumbs fried in butter for a satisfying texture contrast. Serve chilled with chips or fresh veggies for a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet ranch seasoning (about 1 oz or 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- 1.5 cups dill pickles, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hot sauce, optional, to taste
Instructions
- Toast the Panko Bread Crumbs: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the panko bread crumbs and stir frequently for 2-3 minutes until the crumbs are crisp and golden brown. Remove from heat and transfer the toasted crumbs to a small bowl to cool. Set aside.
- Mix the Dip Base: In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups sour cream, 4 oz softened cream cheese, the ranch seasoning packet, 3 tablespoons dill pickle juice, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and a few drops of hot sauce if desired. Use an electric hand mixer to blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Pickles and Herbs: Stir in the chopped dill pickles, crushed garlic, minced fresh dill, and chives until evenly distributed. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add more hot sauce if you prefer some heat.
- Assemble the Dip: Spoon half of the sour cream and pickle mixture into a serving dish. Sprinkle half of the toasted panko bread crumbs evenly over the top. Layer the remaining sour cream mixture on top, followed by the remaining toasted bread crumbs to finish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the fried pickle dip immediately with your choice of potato chips, pita chips, or fresh vegetables for dipping. Enjoy the creamy, crunchy combination!
Notes
- For best flavor, chill the dip for 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld, though it can be served immediately.
- To make it spicier, add more hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dip base.
- Use fresh dill and chives for a bright herbal flavor, or substitute with dried herbs if fresh are unavailable (reduce quantity by half).
- Serve leftover dip within 3 days and keep refrigerated.
- The panko breadcrumbs can be toasted in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes as an alternative to stovetop toasting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (approximately 1/4 cup)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
