I love fried pickles, but don’t always want to make them; this easy baked dill pickle dip has all the tangy, crisp flavor of my favorite appetizer but with the bonus of hot, melted cheese, oh and no frying!
One of my all-time favorite appetizers to order at any restaurant are fried pickles. Tangy dill pickles are breaded and then deep-fried until golden brown. Something about the hot dill pickles and that crunchy coating makes me go nuts!
Since I try to avoid frying foods too often, I had to come up with a baked version. Oven-Baked Pickles Chips are AMAZING! But even the baked version can take some time to prepare.
So, once again, I was left to brainstorm ways to enjoy my favorite appetizer without having to put forth much effort.
How To Make This Easy Dill Pickle Dip?
STEP ONE – Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a small baking dish or ramekin with non-stick spray, set aside.
STEP TWO – In the bowl of a food processor combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayo, garlic, and pickles. Pulse just until combined. Pour cheese onto the prepared dish.
STEP THREE – Toss together bread crumbs and Panko bread crumbs, sprinkle over the dip. Drizzle melted butter over bread crumbs and bake for 15 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and breading turns golden brown.
What To Serve With Dill Pickle Dip
You can serve almost anything with this creamy dip!
Some of my favorite options are:
- Crackers
- Toasted Bread Rounds
- Pita Chips
- Thick Cut Potato Chips
- Pretzels
- Sliced Fresh Veggies
How Long Does This Baked Dill Pickle Dip Last?
Since this is a cheese based dip, it should not be kept out for more than a couple of hours.
This dip can easily be reheated in the microwae or the oven. You can store any leftovers for up to two days.
Recipe Tips
I used dill pickle chips for this recipe that I then coarsely chopped. You can use a bread and butter style pickle, but the flavor would not be the same.
Feel free to add more cheese to this recipe. A handful of Monterey Jack cheese (pepper Jack too) or even white cheddar would taste amazing!
Add fresh herbs to this dip if you really want a kick! Fresh dill would really make this dip taste outstanding!
Watch your dip carefully when it is in the oven, the buttery topping can brown or burn quite easily. Ritz cracker crumb can easily replace the panko in this recipe.
Toss anyleftovers with hot pasta for pickly alfredo sauce, use it as a sandwich spread for an elevated grilled cheese or even use it as a sauce for chicken breast!
This baked pickle dip will delight pickle lovers; even non-pickle lovers cannot resist this creamy, tangy dip! This is a great appetizer for any occasion and I find it is alawys one of the first to go!
If you like this dip, try Pickle Pizza, Salami Dill Pickle Dip, Dill Pickle Pasta Salad, Easy Refrigerator Pickles.
Baked Dill Pickle Dip
No fried food here! This dill pickle dip is better than any fried appetizer out there!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup softened cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mayo
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced dill pickles
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a small baking dish or ramekin with non-stick spray, set aside.
- In the bowl of a food processor combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayo, garlic, and pickles. Pulse just until combined. Pour cheese onto the prepared dish.
- Toss together bread crumbs and Panko bread crumbs, sprinkle over the dip. Drizzle melted butter over bread crumbs and bake for 15 minutes, or until hot and bubbly and breading turns golden brown.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 375Total Fat 33gSaturated Fat 10gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 21gCholesterol 44mgSodium 719mgCarbohydrates 12gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 8g
Kelly A. says
This sounds like a great-tasting recipe — can’t wait to try it! Also, I love your little baking dish with the handles. Can you tell me what dish it is? Thanks! 🙂
Michelle says
My hubby and son will go crazy for this! I will have to make it for them soon 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Dina | Savvyinthekitchen says
This looks delicious! Perfect for the Super Bowl!
Lou Lou Girls says
Yum! I’m drooling right now! Pinned and tweeted! Thank you so much for sharing this with us at our linky party. We hope to see you next Monday @ 7 because we can’t wait to see your new creations! Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls
Crystal Green says
My kids love pickles! This would be a dip that they would enjoy for sure.
Thank you for sharing with us on the #HomeMattersParty.
Frugal Hausfrau says
What a great dip! I can’t wait to make it…Thanks for sharing this with us on Throwback Thursday! Hope to see you next week!
Mollie
Theresa @DearCreatives says
My daughter is pickle crazy. She would probably devour this.
Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & shared. Hope to see you again soon.
swayam says
This is seriously creative!! SO good… Thanks for joining us at #SaucySaturday
April R - Uncookie Cutter says
My daughter would absolutely love these! We are a fried pickle loving family, but it always seemed like to much work to make them. I’m pinning this and I’d love for you to stop by and link up at our new recipe link party, the You Link It, We Make It party.https://uncookiecutter.com/2016/02/you-link-it-we-make-it-link-party-1/
Alli @ Tornadough Alli says
This sounds ah-mazing. We are a huge lovers of fried pickles, pickle wraps and pickle dip. This Fried Pickle Dip might just make you my husband’s new best friend!! Pinning and sharing 🙂
mary says
has anybody actually made this?
Spoonandhammer says
Yes, but I made ahead and put in the fridge so I could bake it later and I think the pickles curdled the cheeses since it was lumpy and dry textured (not ooey gory as I hoped).
Rhianon says
Wow, that sounds amazing! I’m totally going to make some with some Bubbies. Pickle anything is the best.
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
This is creative! Great idea!
Sherri says
I’ve had this and it is wonderful! I went to a party and it was there. I found out who made it and they told me where to find the recipe. I loved it!
Tanya Schroeder says
Oh I am so happy! I know it is a little unusual recipe if you aren’t a pickle lover. Thank you!