Crunchy Pickle Dip
Creamy dill pickle dip made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, crunchy pickles, herbs, and buttery toasted panko topping. Easy, flavourful, and perfect with chips or crackers.
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 4 tbsp Finely chopped pickles
- 2 tbsp Chopped green onions
- 1 ½ tsp Pickle juice
- Finely chopped fresh dill (to taste)
- ¼ tsp Onion powder
- ¼ tsp Garlic powder
- ¼ tsp Smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
- Salt (to taste)
- 1 tbsp Butter
- Panko breadcrumbs (for topping)
- Potato chips or crackers (for serving)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and mayonnaise. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture becomes completely smooth, creamy, and well-emulsified, with no lumps remaining. This creates a rich and balanced base for the dip.
- Add the chopped pickles, green onions, fresh dill, and a small splash of pickle juice. Stir well so all the ingredients are evenly distributed, ensuring every bite has a consistent tangy, herby flavour.
- Season the mixture with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt according to taste. Mix again until all the spices are fully incorporated and the dip develops a well-rounded savoury flavour profile.
- In a separate pan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the panko breadcrumbs and toast them gently, stirring continuously to prevent burning, until they turn golden brown, crisp, and aromatic. This step adds a crunchy topping that enhances texture.
- Transfer the prepared dip into a serving bowl and smooth the surface evenly using a spoon or spatula for a clean and appealing presentation.
- Just before serving, generously sprinkle the toasted buttery panko over the top of the dip. This ensures the topping stays crisp and adds a delicious crunch to every bite.
- Serve immediately with potato chips, crackers, pretzels, or fresh vegetable sticks so the dip retains its creamy texture and the crunchy topping remains fresh.