Monday, October 20, 2014

Dill Pickle Dip

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1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups chopped dill pickles, I use 10-12 baby dills
1/4 cup finely diced sweet yellow onion
1/4 cup pickle juice, use less for a thicker dip
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, adjust to taste

Place the softened cream cheese, pickles, and onion in a mixing bowl.* Press the pickles into the cheese with a wooden spoon until the cream cheese is soft enough to stir. Add all remaining ingredients and stir until evenly distributed. Cover with a lid and chill for at least an hour before serving. The dip will keep nicely in the refrigerator for at least a week. Enjoy!

*If you are impatient like I tend to be upon occasion, you can toss everything into the mixer for a couple minutes instead. Of course, then you'll have a couple extra dishes to wash. If that doesn't bother you, take the easiest method possible!