Made with chopped dill pickles and ranch seasoning, this Dill Pickle Dip recipe is ready in just 5 minutes. Serve with crackers and veggies for dipping at your next potluck, picnic, or party. It’s always a hit!
We’re pretty big pickle fans in this house, especially dill pickles. I know they’re a “love it or hate it” food and we are firmly on the love side. So it’s probably no surprise that this dill pickle dip has been a HUGE hit.
If you also love pickles, be sure to check out our pickle egg rolls, dill pickle soup, air fryer pickles, and ham and pickle roll-ups too.
Why You’ll Love This Dill Pickle Dip Recipe
What makes this one of our favorite dip recipes? Here are a few reasons!
- Ready in 5 minutes. All you need to do is combine the ingredients together, transfer to a bowl, and garnish. It takes less than 5 minutes!
- Only 5 ingredients. Using ranch seasoning really helps to keep the ingredients list nice and short. The only other things you need are cream cheese, pickles (of course!), ham, and green onion.
- LOTS of flavor. The dill pickle flavor in this dip is enhanced by the ranch seasoning as well as the green onion. Every bite is bursting with flavor.
- Great for parties. This dip works for pretty much any occasion, from summer potlucks and picnics to holiday parties. I’ve never been to a party where it wasn’t a hit!
Looking for more pickle dip recipes? Check out my fried pickle dip!
What You’ll Need
This easy pickle dip is made with just 5 ingredients. Scroll down to the recipe card below for measurements.
- Cream cheese – Make sure it’s softened to room temperature before beginning.
- Dry ranch dressing mix – Using Ranch seasoning adds loads of flavor to the dip without needing to add a bunch of seasonings.
- Dill pickles – I like to use small whole dill pickles for this recipe. In a pinch, you could use sliced pickles or spears.
- Ham – Deli sliced ham of your choosing. Have them cut it a bit thicker than normal for more texture if desired.
- Green onion – Green onions add a bit of color and a lighter flavor than red or white onions.
How To Make Dill Pickle Dip
This dip comes together in just a few minutes.
- Combine the ingredients. Mix the cream cheese and ranch until well combined. Stir in the chopped pickles, deli ham, and green onions.
- Serve. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Top with green onions and dill pickles if desired.
Tips & Variations
Here are a few tips & variations for making this easy dill pickle dip.
- Add more dill. For more dill flavor, consider adding some fresh or dried dill weed. The Ranch has some dill flavor but adding dill weed will really amp it up a bit.
- Dice everything small. Be sure to dice the pickles and ham into tiny pieces so that they are evenly distributed throughout the dip.
- Make it vegetarian. For a vegetarian dill pickle dip, simply omit the ham.
- Chill before serving. While technically you can serve this dip immediately, I recommend covering the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerating it for a few hours before serving. This gives the flavors time to meld.
Can I Turn This Dip Into A Cheeseball?
Dill pickle dip can very easily be turned into a cheeseball!
Just make it as directed, but instead of scooping the dip into a serving bowl, place it on a sheet of plastic wrap. Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap the plastic tightly around it. Refrigerate the cheeseball for an hour, then turn it out onto a small plate or platter with crackers and a cheeseball knife.
Dipper Ideas
Wondering what to serve this dip with? Here are some ideas!
- Round butter crackers
- Pita chips
- Fresh carrot and celery sticks
- Assorted crackers
- Chips
- Veggie platter
Proper Storage
Store leftover dill pickle dip in an airtight container (or tightly covered with plastic) in the fridge for up to 3 days.
More Easy Dip Recipes To Try
Dill Pickle Dip
Ingredients
- 2 8 ounce cream cheese softened
- 3 tablespoons dry ranch dressing seasoning mix
- 1 cup dill pickles chopped
- 1 cup deli style ham chopped (measure 1 cup after being chopped)
- 1 green onion diced
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the cream cheese and ranch dressing mix until smooth.
- Add the chopped pickles, ham, and green onions; mix well.
- Serve with crackers, chips, or veggies.
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32 comments on “Dill Pickle Dip Recipe”
I love this!!! It’s so good I could eat it with a spoon!! I take it to all potlucks and make it for the 5 year olds in my class!! Everyone loves it
Yay! Thanks Tanya!
Awesome dip! I followed the recipe exactly as written, and made sure to chop the pickles (baby dill) and ham very finely. One packet of hidden valley ranch seasoning was exactly 3 tbsp. I will definitely make this again!
Thanks KS!
Too dill pickle-y for me and I only put in half a cup. I think it would be OK if I used less than that but don’t think I would make it again.
For me is basically a ham sandwich placed in a dip or in a cheese ball form. That’s what it tastes like to me. This is how I prepare my ham sandwiches exactly like this. I can use it as a spread too
Thanks Tosha!
Thanks that is a winner !
Thanks Barbara!
I have made this several times but use salami instead of ham and add more green onions! Everyone lives it!
Sounds delicious Nancy. Thanks!
Loved this! Have made it several times. I use Hormel Cure 81 diced ham & I use about 4 green onions. Great with Ritz crackers!
Thanks Sandi!
Yummy !
So yummy. A hit everywhere I take it.
Super delicious. If you love or like dill pickles you will love this. I think you would like this if you didn’t like dill pickles. Very yummy!!
Thanks Laura!