3 Ingredient Cream Cheese Dill Dip

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I like this cream cheese dill dip because it has everything you want in a quick snack or a spread that goes with, well, almost anything.

It’s creamy, herby, and has a little tangy kick from that pickle brine. (If you know me, you know my love of salty, tangy pickles!). Plus, it takes about five minutes to whip up (if you don’t count chilling). Whether you’re dunking veggies, or slathering it on a sandwich, you’ll be all-in on this recipe.

Why You’ll Make This Again And Again

It’s cheap, it’s fast, and it’s freaking tasty. Plus, you can use it for so many things. Whip up a batch, and don’t be surprised if it disappears before the veggies do.

What You’ll Need

Here’s the lineup of simple ingredients:

• Cream cheese: use your favorite brand and leave it out for an hour before making so it softens. It’s way easier to incorporate all the other ingredients. Substitute: Full-fat yogurt (more tangy), whipped cottage cheese, or mascarpone cheese.
• Pickle brine: You mean the liquid that a jar of pickles come in? Yes. That. It adds that tangy, salty pop of flavor and it helps thin the dip down a little bit.
• Fresh dill: Remove the stems, and chop the leaves. Substitute: Dried dill.
• Seasoning: garlic, chili pepper, black pepper, and oregano: Just enough to give it some extra flavor.

**EAZYNOTE: Common seasonings and Oil are not counted in the ingredient list because most home kitchens have these ingredients in their cupboards.

How to Make It (Super Easy)

STEP ONE: Warm up: Let your cream cheese soften at room temp for about an hour.
STEP TWO: Mix it up: Mix in the pickle brine and all the spices.
STEP THREE: Dill it up!: Chop the dill leaves and stir them into the mix. Give it a taste and add salt if it needs it.
STEP FOUR: Chill Out: Chill it in the fridge for an hour before serving. That’s it!

SERVE AND ENJOY!

Tips and Variations to Make It Your Way

• Not into dill? Swap half of it for parsley or green onions for a fresh twist.
• Want crunch? Sprinkle sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, or chopped nuts on top. Try adding some diced pickles or water chestnuts the dip to add texture and crunch.
• Don’t have pickle brine? Try lemon juice or even a splash of vinegar.

How to Serve Dilly Dip

This dip isn’t just for dunking carrots and celery. I like serving it a bunch of different ways, it just really depends on what you want. Here are a few ways to change it up.

• Spread it: It’s epic on bagels, sandwiches, or wraps.
• Fancy it up: Use it as a topping for baked potatoes or roasted veggies.
• Fish tacos? Heck yes: Thin it with a little milk and drizzle it on tacos for a creamy, tangy sauce.
• Pasta sauce: Fancy some creamy dill pasta? Heat up the dip, add a bit of milk to thin out the dip and mix into some steaming hot pasta for a quick dinner.
• Stuff it: Add it as a filling to some fresh mushrooms for a nice snack or charcuterie board.
• Fill it: Use it in conjunction (or alone) as a filling inside grilled cheeses!

Storing Your Dip

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Some liquid might separate—just stir it back in or drain it off.
• Freezer: This dip doesn’t freeze well, but if you try it, re-whip it once it’s thawed to fix the texture.

Have You Tried This 3 Ingredient Cream Cheese Dill Dip?

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