A bowl of creamy dip topped with toasted panko breadcrumbs next to potato chips, with a box of Kikkoman Panko bread crumbs beside them.

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Creamy “Fried” Pickle Dip

Name: Creamy "Fried" Pickle Dip
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Ingredients: Meatless; Vegetable

Serves 8

Total Time 15 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

About

Looking for a fun and flavorful snack? Creamy Fried Pickle Dip is your new go-to! Combining the tangy bite of dill pickles with a rich, creamy base and topped with buttery toasted Kikkoman® Panko Bread Crumbs, this dip has all the crunch and flavor of fried pickles without the actual frying. Perfect for parties, game day, or just because—it’s ready in only 15 minutes! This fried pickle dip recipe brings together cream cheese, sour cream, and a splash of pickle juice to create a smooth, tangy base that pairs perfectly with the crunchy bread crumb topping. Serve it with potato chips, pretzels, or fresh veggies for dipping, and watch it disappear in no time. Tips and Tricks

Toast the bread crumbs slowly over medium heat to ensure they’re golden and evenly crunchy without burning.
For extra tang, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, or add an extra splash of pickle juice.
Make the dip a few hours ahead to let the flavors meld together—it tastes even better after chilling!
Pair this cream cheese pickle dip with thick-cut potato chips or crunchy pretzel rods for the perfect scoop.

Ingredients

For Topping
1 tablespoon salted butter
½ cup Kikkoman® Panko Bread Crumbs

For Dip
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
⅓ cup mayonnaise
½ cup dill pickles, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
2 tablespoons pickle juice
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon black pepper

For Serving
Potato chips
Dill pickles, chopped

Directions

Heat butter over medium heat in a skillet until melted. Add panko and stir to coat. Continue to cook, stirring regularly until evenly toasted, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
In a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in chopped pickles, dill, pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
Spread dip in shallow bowl and sprinkle toasted panko evenly over dip.
Serve with extra chopped pickles and potato chips.

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