Save It A creamy, tangy dip featuring the sweet richness of honey butter and the crunch of fried pickles, perfect for parties or snacking with chips and veggies.
The first time I made this Honey Butter Fried Pickle Dip, my friends couldn't stop dipping their chips. It's become my go-to snack for movie nights and potlucks because it's simple yet guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese, softened: 230 g (8 oz)
- Sour Cream: 120 g (1/2 cup)
- Mayonnaise: 60 g (1/4 cup)
- Honey: 1 tbsp
- Dill Pickles, finely chopped: 120 g (1 cup)
- Panko Breadcrumbs: 60 g (1/2 cup)
- All-purpose Flour: 2 tbsp
- Egg: 1 large
- Milk: 2 tbsp
- Garlic Powder: 1/4 tsp
- Paprika: 1/4 tsp
- Vegetable Oil (for frying): enough to fill skillet 1 cm deep
- Unsalted Butter, melted: 2 tbsp
- Fresh Chives, chopped (plus more for garnish): 2 tbsp
- Salt and Black Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Pickles:
- Pat chopped pickles dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Breading Station:
- Combine flour, garlic powder, and paprika in a shallow bowl. Whisk egg and milk in a second bowl. Pour panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Bread the Pickles:
- Dredge pickles in flour mixture, dip in egg wash, then coat with panko.
- Fry:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry breaded pickles in batches until golden and crispy, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Mix Creamy Base:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and honey until smooth. Mix in melted butter and most chives, reserving some for garnish.
- Combine:
- Fold in fried pickles, reserving a few for topping. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve:
- Transfer dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with reserved fried pickles and chives. Serve with chips, pretzels, or vegetable sticks.
Save It My kids get so excited when they see this dip on the table for game day. It's the one appetizer everyone in my family looks forward to, and it always disappears fast!
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, skillet, paper towels, electric mixer or whisk, slotted spoon
Allergen Information
Contains: dairy (cream cheese, sour cream, butter), eggs, gluten (flour, panko), mayonnaise (egg). Check labels on pickles and mayonnaise if severe allergies are a concern.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 210 calories, 17 g total fat, 9 g carbs, 3 g protein. Values approximate and may vary with ingredient brands.
Save It Serve up the dip chilled for maximum flavor contrast with the crispy pickles. It travels well for parties and tastes great the next day, too.
Common Questions About Recipes
- → How do I fry pickles for extra crunch?
Pat chopped pickles dry, coat in flour, dip in egg wash, and bread with panko. Shallow fry until golden for maximum crispiness.
- → Can I make this dip ahead of time?
Yes, prepare the dip and fried pickles in advance. Fold pickles in before serving to maintain crisp texture.
- → What can I serve with this dip?
It's delicious with potato chips, pretzels, and raw veggies like carrots or celery sticks.
- → How do I make it gluten-free?
Use gluten-free flour and panko breadcrumbs for frying the pickles. All other ingredients are gluten-free.
- → Can I make it lighter in calories?
Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and reduce mayonnaise for a lighter version without sacrificing flavor.