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Fried Pickle Ranch Dip Recipe

Fried Pickle Ranch Dip

A tangy and creamy dip perfect for parties or as a sandwich spread, featuring the delicious flavors of dill pickles and ranch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dip Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 12 ounces whipped cream cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup dill pickle finely chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 3 tablespoons ranch seasoning
  • 3 cloves garlic fairly large cloves, freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped, plus some for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives finely snipped, plus some for garnish
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 a lemon, freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Reserve 1 tablespoon for garnish.
  3. 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.
  4. Squeeze in the juice of 1/2 a lemon and stir well to combine.
  5. Lastly add in the toasted panko (reserving some for garnish) and mix until incorporated.
  6. Cover and chill for 2 hours or overnight so the flavors can develop.
  7. Serve in a shallow bowl with a sprinkle of reserved dill pickle, toasted panko and fresh herbs.
  8. Serve with wavy chips, pretzel thins or veggies. Or use it as a spread for sandwiches and wraps! SO GOOD!

Notes

This dip is incredibly versatile and perfect for any gathering. Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste and experiment with different types of pickles for a unique flavor. It also makes a great spread for sandwiches and wraps.