Fried Pickle Ranch Dip is everything you love about fried pickles in one creamy addictive dip! Chopped dill pickles are mixed with homemade ranch seasoning, fresh garlic and herbs, sour cream, cream cheese and toasted panko breadcrumbs. Serve with your favorite chip to dip with, ice cold drinks and enjoy! Yields about 3 cups and serves 16 (3 tablespoon) servings.
1tablespoonfresh dillchopped, plus some for garnish
1tablespoonfresh chivesfinely snipped, plus some for garnish
1/2teaspoononion powder
kosher saltto taste
1/4teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
2tablespoonslemon juice (1/2 a lemon)freshly squeezed
Instructions
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. Reserve 1 tablespoon for garnish.
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. Squeeze in the juice of 1/2 a lemon and stir well to combine.
Lastly add in the toasted panko (reserving some for garnish) and mix until incorporated.
Cover and chill for 2 hours or overnight so the flavors can develop.
Serve in a shallow bowl with a sprinkle of reserved dill pickle, toasted panko and fresh herbs.
Serve with wavy chips, pretzel thins or veggies. Or use it as a spread for sandwiches and wraps! SO GOOD!