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Spicy Dill Pickle Dip with Jalapeño

Published: Oct 1, 2024 · Modified: Jan 28, 2025 by Joanie Simon · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Spicy Dill Pickle Dip is ready to rock your next party. It's a creamy dip with a kick of spicy heat and zesty pickle flavor. Adjust the level of spice to your liking!

Prep it all ahead of time for a quick and easy party appetizer.

overhead view of a bowl of spicy dill pickle dip with veggies and crackers surrounding it as well as side plates with individual servings

Make this one for the pickle lovers in your life. It's a fun change-up to a game day spread or for holiday appetizers. 

I love dips for parties because I can do all the work ahead of time, stick the platter in the fridge and then set it out right as people start to arrive.

And it's not a lot of work. Simply blend together all the ingredients and pop the dip in a cute bowl.

side view of a bowl filled with dill pickle dip

Frequently Asked Questions About Spicy Dill Pickle Dip

What is dill pickle dip made of?

The creamy base is made of sour cream, pickle juice, hot sauce, fresh dill weed, garlic powder or onion powder, cayenne pepper and salt. Then I fold in diced dill pickle spears and minced jalapeno pepper for added spice.

What kind of pickles go into this spicy pickle dip?

I opted for kosher dill pickles spears because of their classic flavor. I've also seen spicy dill pickles in grocery stores which would definitely drive home the heat in this recipe.

What if I don't want it to be spicy?

No problem! Just leave out the cayenne pepper and jalapenos and make sure the hot sauce you select is mild in flavor.

What to eat with spicy dill pickle dip?

I personally love serving this dip with buttered saltine crackers. You can also serve it with potato chips, tortilla chips, pita chips, baguette slices, mini bell peppers or other fresh vegetables. Another option is to sprinkle sliced green onions or chives over the top of the finished dip.

Crackers with spicy dill pickle dip smeared on and fresh dill on top
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overhead view of a bowl of spicy dill pickle dip with veggies and crackers surrounding it as well as side plates with individual servings

Spicy Dill Pickle Dip with Jalapeno

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  • Author: Joanie Simon
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Category: dip
  • Method: dip
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

Spicy Dill Pickle Dip is ready to rock your next party. It's a creamy dip with a kick of spice and zesty pickle flavor. An easy appetizer!


Ingredients

  • 8oz cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup pickle juice
  • 1 Tbs of your favorite hot sauce
  • 2 Tbs fresh dill, chopped
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 pickle spears, diced
  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
  • Crackers, chips and/or fresh veggies for dipping


Instructions

  • Combine 8oz cream cheese, ⅓ cup sour cream, ¼ cup pickle juice, 1 Tbs hot sauce, 2 Tbs fresh dill, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder, and ½ teaspoon salt in a mixing bowl and combine either with a spatula, fork, or an electric hand mixer to make the job even easier.
  • Next, fold in the 2 diced pickle spears and 1 minced jalapeño pepper.
  • Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and serve with crackers, chips, cucumber spears, pepper slices or any other dippable veggies.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 66
  • Sugar: 1.2 g
  • Sodium: 168.5 mg
  • Fat: 5.6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2.7 g
  • Fiber: 0.6 g
  • Protein: 1.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 16 mg

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