Description
Creamy and flavorful, this Fried Pickle Ranch Dip is the perfect party appetizer or snack. Packed with creamy whipped cream cheese, tangy dill pickles, zesty ranch seasoning, and fresh herbs, it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Panko Breadcrumbs:
- 1/2 cup
Whipped Cream Cheese:
- 12 ounces
Sour Cream:
- 1 cup
Dill Pickle (finely chopped, plus more for garnish):
- 1 cup
Ranch Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons
Garlic (freshly grated):
- 3 cloves (fairly large)
Fresh Dill (chopped, plus some for garnish):
- 1 tablespoon
Fresh Chives (finely snipped, plus some for garnish):
- 1 tablespoon
Onion Powder:
- 1/2 teaspoon
Kosher Salt:
- To taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper:
- 1/4 teaspoon
Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed):
- 2 tablespoons (1/2 a lemon)
Instructions
- Add panko to a dry skillet and heat on medium-low. Stir occasionally until golden brown. Remove off of the heat and set aside to cool. Reserve 1 tablespoon for garnish.
In a mixing bowl, measure and add cream cheese, sour cream, pickles, ranch seasoning, garlic, dill, chives, onion powder, salt (to taste), and ground black pepper. Squeeze in the juice of 1/2 a lemon and stir well to combine.
- Lastly add in the toasted panko (reserving some for garnish) and mix until incorporated.
- Cover and chill for 2 hours or overnight so the flavors can develop.
- Serve in a shallow bowl with a sprinkle of reserved dill pickle, toasted panko, and fresh herbs.
- Serve with wavy chips, pretzel thins, or veggies. Or use it as a spread for sandwiches and wraps!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 cup)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Fried Pickle Ranch Dip, Party Appetizer, Cream Cheese Dip, Snack, Ranch Seasoning, Dill Pickle
