Dill Pickle Dip
Dill Pickle Dip is a rich, creamy party staple for any gathering. Cream cheese, ranch seasoning, dill pickles, and ham create a dip that’s zesty and so dippable.
We love dips, and this one is a favorite. The combination of ranch seasoning and cream cheese creates a base that works perfectly with all the pickles, ham, and green onions in it. It’s great for dipping everything from veggie sticks to pita chips.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It only uses a handful of simple ingredients.
- It’s a super easy recipe.
- It’s rich, creamy, and loaded with flavor.
- It’s the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
🛒Ingredients
It only takes a total of 5 simple ingredients to make this dip, and they’re all either in your kitchen or at your local grocery store. I’ve listed them all here, but you’ll find their exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Cream cheese – softened
- Dry ranch seasoning
- Whole dill pickles – chopped
- Deli-style ham – chopped
- Green onion – diced
🔪 How to Make Dill Pickle Dip
Making this recipe is as easy as it gets. All you need to do is mix the ingredients!
Step 1: Beat the Cream Cheese
Beat the softened cream cheese with the ranch seasoning until smooth.
Step 2: Mix
Add the chopped pickles, ham, and green onions, and mix well. Enjoy!
📝Variations
- Try adding diced jalapenos for a spicy kick.
- Salami works well in place of ham for a different flavor profile.
- You can use low-fat cream cheese for a reduced calorie version.
If you think this dill pickle dip sounds good, try our other dill pickle dip with sour cream.
🥄 Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowl
🥫 Storage
Refrigerate this dip for up to 3 days in an air-tight container. Freezing is not recommended.
Serve With
Serve this dip with all your favorite dippers like:
- Potato chips
- Pita chips
- Tortilla chips
- Veggies
💭 Tips
- Fully soften your cream cheese for the best dip texture.
- You can adjust the ranch seasoning amount to suit your taste.
- Measure your ham and pickles after chopping them to ensure you use enough.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
This dip is made with a cream cheese base, and its texture will change after freezing and defrosting, becoming grainy.
You can dip all your favorites in this dip. Chips, tortilla chips, vegetables, and pita chips all work well.
You can add a bit of sour cream for more tang.
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🧾Recipe Card
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Dill Pickle Dip
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric mixer
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3 tablespoons dry ranch dressing seasoning mix
- 1 cup whole dill pickles chopped
- 1 cup deli style ham chopped measure 1 cup after being chopped
- 1 green onion diced
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the cream cheese and ranch dressing mix until smooth.
- Add the chopped pickles, ham, and green onions; mix well.
- Serve with crackers, chips, or veggies.
