Description
Crispy southern fried pickles paired with zesty ranch dip offer a mouthwatering appetizer that celebrates delicious comfort cuisine. Crunchy pickle slices deliver bold flavor and irresistible texture you’ll savor with pure southern charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup dill pickles, chopped small, plus more for garnish
- 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning
Herbal and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
Topping and Additional Ingredients:
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs, toasted, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, gently toast breadcrumbs until golden brown and crispy, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Transfer toasted breadcrumbs to a separate plate and allow to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend softened cream cheese using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gradually incorporate sour cream into the cream cheese, mixing until the texture becomes uniform and silky.
- Sprinkle the entire contents of the ranch seasoning packet into the mixture, stirring carefully to distribute the flavors evenly.
- Add minced fresh garlic and pickle juice, whisking to create a harmonious blend of tangy and savory notes.
- Finely chop fresh herbs and mix them into the dip, providing additional depth and aromatic complexity.
- Gently fold chopped pickles into the creamy base, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Before serving, fold the reserved toasted breadcrumbs into the chilled dip to maintain their crunchiness.
- Garnish with additional pickle slices and fresh dill sprigs for a vibrant and appealing presentation.
Notes
- Chilling time helps meld flavors and allows the dip to firm up, creating a more cohesive texture.
- Refrigerating for 2 hours ensures the herbs and pickle juice infuse deeply into the creamy base.
- Chopped pickles add bursts of tangy crunch throughout the smooth dip.
- Mixing cream cheese with sour cream creates a rich, velvety foundation for this zesty appetizer.
- Toasting breadcrumbs in olive oil provides a golden, crispy topping that adds textural contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg