Grillo’s Pickle Dip
Grillo’s Pickle Dip is a creamy, tangy dip made with dill pickles, bacon, cheese, and ranch. This viral Pickle Dip is perfect for parties.
Delicious Viral Pickle Dip Recipe!
The second I saw this viral Grillos’ Pickle Dip, I knew I had to make my own. It’s tangy, cheesy, creamy, salty, and packed with textures and flavors from crunchy dill pickles, crispy bacon, shredded cheese, and ranch seasoning. Such an easy appetizer that is absolutely a huge hit!
I’ve made this three times since you posted the recipe! It’s super easy and always the first dip gone! Thank you!
– Tracey
Frequently Asked Questions:
No, you can use any brand of dill pickles. Grillo’s are popular because they’re fresh and crunchy, but refrigerated pickles like Claussen are a great alternative. You’ll want about 1½ cups of chopped pickles total.
Grillo’s pickles are usually found in the refrigerated section of the grocery store, often near deli meats or other refrigerated pickles.
Pat the pickles dry with paper towels before mixing them in. This helps prevent excess moisture and keeps the dip thick and creamy.
This dip pairs best with sturdy dippers that can hold up to the thick texture. Try wavy potato chips, kettle chips, Ritz crackers, Club crackers, pretzel chips, or toasted baguette slices.
Yes! This dip actually tastes better after chilling. Let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
You can add diced jalapeños for heat, green onions for extra flavor, or swap the cheddar cheese for pepper jack for a little kick.
Mine doesn’t often last to have leftovers. But, if you have leftovers, you can certainly keep them for later. Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. I would not suggest trying to freeze this dip.
Ingredients Needed: (See Recipe Card Below For The Full Recipe)
- cream cheese– softened to room temperature. Softening the cream cheese makes all the difference in the world on your ability to mix this dip. Cream cheese that’s still too stiff and hard will not mix well and this dip won’t be scoopable. Use these Tips to Soften Cream Cheese if you need them.
- sour cream– You can use mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream depending on your preference.
- ranch seasoning mix– use your favorite brand, or some Homemade Ranch Seasoning.
- Grillo’s dill pickle chips
- shredded cheddar cheese
- bacon– cooked and crumbled. To make this easier, you can cook some bacon in the microwave or Air Fryer quickly, then crumble it up. If really short on time, I suppose you can use the bacon pieces in a bag. I think crumbled up freshly made bacon would give the best texture, but if in a pinch, the other options should work.
How To Make Grillo’s Pickle Dip
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in sour cream and ranch seasoning. Fold in chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, and bacon.
Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
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Grillo’s Pickle Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 ounce packet ranch seasoning mix
- 16 ounce tub Grillo’s dill pickle chips, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Beat 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature until smooth.
- Mix in ½ cup sour cream and 1 ounce packet ranch seasoning mix.
- Fold in chopped 16 ounce tub Grillo’s dill pickle chips, chopped, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, and 12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy with chips, crackers, etc.
Notes
- Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
Nutrition
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I’ve made this three times since you posted the recipe! It’s super easy and always the first dip gone! Thank you!
We loved it. Perfect for the “Big Game” or any other get together.
Where can you find the Grillo’s pickles? We do not have these pickles in our aerial. Can you please tell me what you can substitute the pickles for? Thank you.
Hey Gayle! I go into detail about that above in the post 🙂
What if the grocery store I patronize does not carry Grillo’s Pickle Chips, is it ok to use any other dill pickle chips or can you recommend a different brand?
Hi Joan! I talk more more about that above in the post in the frequently asked question section 🙂 Hope you love this one!