Southern Fried Pickle Dip
Southern fried pickle dip combines creamy ranch dip with the flavors of deeps fried pickles. It’s perfect for parties, tailgating, game day snacking, and more!
Look, we all have our vices, ok?
Mine is definitely pickles.
I’m not even remotely ashamed.
And I love pickles that much more if they are deep fried and/or somehow combined with ranch.
Friends, that’s exactly what this dip is.
Southern fried pickle dip has deep fried pickle flavor thanks to the buttery breadcrumb topping and so much creamy ranch flavor.
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Breading topping– Butter, panko breadcrumbs, and Old Bay Seasoning
- Sour cream– Full fat is best
- Cream cheese– Softened
- Ranch seasoning– A full packet of seasoning mix
- Dill pickle juice– Yes, a tablespoon of the liquid in the pickle jar!
- Lemon juice– Fresh or bottled
- Dill pickles– Dice them up
- Dill– Dried
How to Make
To make southern fried pickle dip, start by melting the butter in a small skillet over medium high heat.
Once the butter has melted, add the breadcrumbs to the skillet and toss it with the Old Bay seasoning.
Cook, stirring continuously, until the bread crumbs are golden brown.
Once the breadcrumbs are golden, remove the skillet from heat and let them cool completely.
While the breadcrumbs cool, mix together the sour cream, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and juices in a small mixing bowl with a hand mixer until everything is combined and creamy.
Stir the pickles and dill into the mixture.
Spread the dip out in an even layer in a serving dish.
Top it with the cooled bread crumbs.
Serve with your favorite dippers and enjoy!
Dipping Ideas
We like serving fried pickle dip with:
- tortilla chips
- potato chips
- pretzel sticks
- pita chips
- carrot and celery sticks
- pieces of toasted baguette
- crackers
Storing Leftovers
Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
You may need to let the dip soften a bit on the counter prior to serving.
Tips and Tricks
- Make sure you are using plain panko breadcrumbs since you are seasoning them with Old Bay.
- It helps to let the cream cheese sit out on the counter for half an hour or so before making the dip.
- You can make this dip ahead of time if you prefer! It holds up pretty well as long as you keep it chilled.
Other Dip Recipes
Southern fried pickle dip is a yummy way to add pickles into a creamy dip.
Make it for your next party or gathering and enjoy!
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Southern Fried Pickle Dip
Ingredients
For The 'Fried' Breading Topping
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup unseasoned panko bread crumbs
- 1 tsp old bay seasoning
For The Fried Pickle Dip
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 8 oz block cream cheese softened
- 1 pkt ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tbsp dill pickle juice
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup diced dill pickles
- 1 tsp dried dill
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium high heat. Add the breadcrumbs and old bay to the skillet, tossing to evenly combine. Cook, stirring continuously, until the bread crumbs are golden brown. Remove the skillet from heat, set aside, and let them cool completely.2 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup unseasoned panko bread crumbs, 1 tsp old bay seasoning
- To a small mixing bowl add the sour cream, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and juices. Using a hand mixer blend them together until smooth & creamy. Add the pickles and dill to the mixture, stirring to evenly combine.1 cup sour cream, 1 8 oz block cream cheese, 1 pkt ranch seasoning mix, 1 tbsp dill pickle juice, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 cup diced dill pickles, 1 tsp dried dill
- Transfer the finished dip to a serving dish, spreading out in an even layer. Top with the cooled bread crumbs.
- Serve with chips and/or crackers, and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure you are using plain panko breadcrumbs since you are seasoning them with Old Bay.
- It helps to let the cream cheese sit out on the counter for half an hour or so before making the dip.
- You can make this dip ahead of time if you prefer! It holds up pretty well as long as you keep it chilled.
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