Description
This Fried Pickle Ranch Dip is a creamy and flavorful appetizer perfect for parties or game days. The combination of whipped cream cheese, sour cream, dill pickles, and ranch seasoning creates a delicious dip with a crunchy panko breadcrumb topping.
Ingredients
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Main Dip:
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 12 ounces whipped cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup dill pickle, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely snipped
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the Dip: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, chopped pickles, ranch seasoning, garlic, dill, chives, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Assemble the Dip: Spread the mixture into a serving dish.
- Crisp the Topping: In a pan, toast panko breadcrumbs until golden brown. Sprinkle over the dip.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with additional chopped pickles, dill, and chives. Serve with your favorite dippers.
Notes
- This dip can be refrigerated for a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning and add more or less of any ingredient to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg