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A chip being dipped into fried pickle and ranch dip.

Fried Pickle Dip

This Fried Pickle Dip is the perfect blend of tangy, salty, creamy and crunchy! It's perfect for tailgating, parties and potlucks and could not be easier to throw together. A viral recipe that really does live up to its reputation!
4.81 from 66 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Condiment, Dip
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Measuring cups and spoon
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric hand mixer optional

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 packet of ranch seasoning about 1 oz, or 2 tbsp
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoon dill pickle juice
  • 1.5 cups dill pickled, 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
 

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a frying pan over medium high heat. Add Panko bread crumbs and toast, stirring frequently, for a couple of minutes until crisp and golden brown.
    Remove from heat and pour into a small bowl to cool. Set aside.
  • Into a mixing bowl add sour cream, softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning, pickle juice and lemon juice with a few drop of hot sauce (optional). Use an electric hand mixture to blend until well combined.
    Add in chopped pickles, garlic, dill and chives and stir to combine.
    Taste and add additional salt, pepper or hot sauce according to your preference.
  • Spoon about half of the sour cream and pickle mixture into a serving dish. Then sprinkle about half of the toasted breaded crumbs on top.
    Spoon in the remaining sour cream mixture and top with the remaining breadcrumbs.
    Serve with potato chips, pita chips or fresh veggies and enjoy!
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