This dill pickle cream cheese spread is the easiest way to get your pickle fix!
It’s the perfect light and fluffy combination of diced pickles, tangy cream cheese, and smoky bacon.
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Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: This cream cheese has a tangy, savory flavor with a creamy texture and a hint of garlic. The pickles add a zesty crunch, while the dill brings a fresh, herby finish, and the optional bacon gives a smoky, salty bite.
- Skill Level: This recipe is easy to make. Just add the ingredients to the bowl and combine.
- Prep Notes: For best results, soften the cream cheese to room temperature before mixing, finely dice the pickles to avoid large chunks and ensure even flavor, and chilling the spread for at least 30 minutes helps the flavors meld together.
What’s in Dill Pickle Cream Cheese?
- Cream Cheese: Choose full-fat cream cheese. Make sure to soften the cream cheese before blending.
- Pickles: Dill pickles are the best choice for this recipe. Make sure they are evenly diced.
- Seasonings: Garlic and onion powder add depth to this recipe and can be adjusted as you like. I love to use fresh dill for the bright and herby flavor, but dried dill works as well!
- Bacon: While optional, this savory ingredient adds a lot of smoky flavor and crunch. Store-bought bacon bits can work in a pinch. For homemade bacon bits, make sure to cook the bacon until crisp and chop finely so there is a little bit in each bite!
Ways to Use It
Dill pickle cream cheese can be used as a spread for bagels, sandwiches, or wraps. It’s great as a dip for crackers, veggies, or pretzels (mix in some pickle juice for a thinner dippable consistency).
You can also stuff it into celery sticks or spread onto tortillas with ham to make roll-ups (pinwheels) for an easy appetizers.
Storing Leftovers
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Keep it chilled to maintain freshness and flavor. Stir before serving, if it separates slightly.
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Dill Pickle Cream Cheese
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup finely diced dill pickles about 3 medium pickles
- 2 strips cooked bacon diced, optional
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Add cream cheese to a medium bowl and beat with a hand mixer until fluffy.
- Stir in chopped pickles, bacon, dill, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- To make chopped cream cheese: pile all ingredients (use whole pickles) on a large cutting board. Use a large knife to chop and combine ingredients until the desired consistency is reached.
- Use block-style cream cheese for the best texture.
- Thin with some pickle juice for a dip.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer
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