Description
Creamy pickle wrap dip brings classic Midwestern comfort straight to your table with irresistible layers of cream cheese, deli ham, and dill pickles. Guests will devour this nostalgic appetizer that combines familiar flavors in one easy-to-scoop crowd-pleasing dish perfect for parties and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 ½ cups (225 grams) diced dill pickles
- 1 cup (150 grams) diced deli ham
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Finishing Ingredients:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Create a velvety base by thoroughly blending softened cream cheese and sour cream in a spacious mixing vessel until achieving a luxurious, uniform consistency.
- Introduce diced dill pickles, finely chopped ham, a splash of pickle brine, garlic powder, and onion powder into the creamy mixture, gently folding to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Calibrate the flavor profile by carefully seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting to personal preference.
- Seal the bowl with plastic wrap, allowing the dip to rest and marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of half an hour, enabling the flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- When ready to serve, transfer the chilled dip to an elegant serving dish, enhancing its visual appeal by garnishing with delicate sprigs of fresh dill or additional diced pickle pieces.
- Present the dip alongside an array of dipping companions such as crisp crackers, crunchy pretzels, sturdy tortilla chips, or a colorful selection of fresh, raw vegetables to complement the rich, tangy flavor profile.
Notes
- Enhance the cream cheese’s smoothness by ensuring it’s at room temperature before mixing, preventing lumps and creating a silky texture.
- Drain pickles thoroughly to control moisture and prevent the dip from becoming watery, maintaining a perfect creamy consistency.
- Adjust the dill pickle juice quantity based on your tangy preference, adding gradually to balance the flavor without overwhelming the dip.
- Make it gluten-free by serving with gluten-free crackers or vegetable sticks, keeping the recipe versatile for different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 147
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 678 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg