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Dill Pickle Ranch Dip

A cold dip loaded with chopped dill pickles, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and crumbled bacon, the party dip going viral for tasting like a pickle in every bite.

15 minEasyServes 8180 cal/serving

AmericanAppetizerNo-CookStandardNut-Free

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup sour cream together until smooth.

  2. 2

    Stir in 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix until fully combined.

  3. 3

    Fold in 1 cup finely chopped dill pickles and half of 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.

  4. 4

    Spread into a serving dish and top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese and 4 slices crumbled cooked bacon. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Dill Pickle Ranch Dip?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, 30 minutes. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Is there a substitute for sour cream in Dill Pickle Ranch Dip?

The entry for Dill Pickle Ranch Dip calls for 1/2 cup sour cream. In its place: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt, measure for measure. In hot sauces, add it off the heat.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Dill Pickle Ranch Dip?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Dill Pickle Ranch Dip uses 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled.

Can I make Dill Pickle Ranch Dip dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (8 oz cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

How long does Dill Pickle Ranch Dip keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Dill Pickle Ranch Dip within two hours and eat it within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

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