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Old-Fashioned Pickle Dip

Creamy dill pickle dip with cream cheese, sour cream, smoked paprika, and fresh dill. The trendy appetizer that Nana Ruth would have called relish dip and served at every church picnic.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword holiday & celebration, pickle dip, side dishes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author Maggie

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pickle juice from the jar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ruffled chips, crackers, or vegetables for serving

Instructions

  1. Beat cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth.
  2. Stir in chopped pickles, pickle juice, garlic, fresh dill, and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors come together.
  4. Serve cold with ruffled chips, crackers, or celery sticks.