Grillo’s pickle dip has gone viral and taken the internet by storm, and for good reason. This extra creamy dill pickle dip is studded with crispy bits of bacon, pickle & jalapeno pieces, tangy shreds of cheddar cheese, and loaded with pickle flavor. Make a batch of this easy dip recipe, pair it with a variety of your favorite dipping options, and impress your guests with maximum flavor!

It’s safe to say that pickles are a pretty divisive topic. You either love them or hate them, there’s no in between.

I fall firmly into the ‘love ’em’ category; in fact, I’ve never met a dill pickle I haven’t liked. That being said, not all pickles are the same, and some are definitely better than others.

For me that’s almost always the kind that are extra crisp with the right amount of crunch, maximum dill flavor infusion, and they’re always found in the refrigerated section of the deli.

Similarly, I’ve yet to meet a dill pickle flavored recipe I haven’t enjoyed. Whether it’s a chicken salad, potato salad, pasta salad, grilled cheese, or even a pickle de gallo. You just can’t go wrong with pickle flavored anything.

Gimme all the dill pickle flavored things, including in creamy dippable form, like this Grillo’s pickle dip. It’s everywhere right now on the internet, with good reason.

Studded with crisp bacon crumbles, tangy shredded cheddar cheese, chopped dill pickles, and some finely minced jalapeno in a lusciously smooth, rich cream base- this Grillo’s pickle dip is simple the best.

Perfect for parties, backyard barbecues, potlucks, or even game days it’s a hearty dip that’s sure to please any crowd, and still pretty easy to throw together (even on short notice).

Whip up a batch and discover for yourself exactly why this delicious dip has gone viral!

Ingredients Needed

While this cream cheese based dip does have a bit of a longer ingredient list than a lot of our typical dip recipes, all of the ingredients are easy to find.

To make it you’ll need:

Pickles – Grillo’s pickle spears. If you can’t find the spears, you can use an equivalent amount of their dill pickle chips. While you drain the pickles before using them in the recipe, you’ll want to reserve a couple of teaspoons of the juice.
Jalapeno – Seeded & finely diced. The finely diced bit is important, because it ensures a little bit in every bite and it also keeps it more about flavor and less about adding spicy heat.
Onion – A bunch of green onions, both the white and green parts, thinly sliced
Sour Cream – For best results use the full fat variety. You can use a low fat version, if needed, but it will result in a thinner less creamy dip.
Greek Yogurt – Plain
Cream Cheese – Whipped cream cheese. Be sure it says ‘whipped’ on the package and not ‘spreadable’, because they aren’t the same consistency.
Ranch Seasoning Mix – Dry dressing mix. You can use the store bought variety or our homemade version.
Cheese – Shredded cheddar cheese. Freshly shredded cheese will always yield the best and brightest flavor, but you can buy/use the pre-shredded kind here and it will still be delicious.
Bacon – Crispy, crumbled bacon
Hot Sauce – Use your favorite brand.
Pepper – A blend of both ground black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes round out the flavor of this dip.

Once you’ve gathered all your ingredients, you’re ready to whip up a batch of this addicting dill pickle dip!

How To Make Grillo’s Pickle Dip

It’s always a win for me when I can throw something together in minutes that packs a tasty punch, and this creamy pickle dip is definitely quick to put together and still absolutely loaded with flavor.

Start by measuring out and setting a side a couple teaspoons of the pickle brine, then drain the pickles completely. Finely dice them and set them aside.

Add the sour cream, yogurt, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning to a large mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer, blend them together until the mixture’s completely smooth and extra creamy.

You don’t have to use a hand mixer, you can do it with a spatula by hand but it will be hard to get the even incorporation and ultra smooth consistency without feeling like your arm’s about to fall off.

Add all of the remaining ingredients to the bowl, then stir everything together until evenly combined.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.

Remove and uncover the bowl, then give everything a good stir and transfer the dip to a serving bowl.

Serve the dip with a variety of your favorite dipping options, and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

Chips
Crackers
Fresh Veggies – Carrot chips, sliced sweet bell peppers, crisp broccoli florets
Baguette Slices
Pretzels

You can pick and choose which options are most appealing to you to serve with this dip.

Storing

Leftover Grillo’s pickle dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

For convenience, and easier clean up, serve it and store it in the Grillo’s pickle container.

Tips & Tricks

Grillo’s pickles are extra crisp for a reason, and one of them is that they have to be refrigerated from creation to use. You won’t find them on the regular store shelves; instead, they’ll be in the coolers either near the prepackaged lunch meat or in the specialty section of the deli.
If you can’t find the pickle spears, you can use the same amount of their pickle chips in their place.
Be sure you’re using ‘whipped’ cream cheese, which is not the same as spreadable cream cheese.
You can use the store bought variety of dry ranch dressing mix or our homemade version.
Freshly shredded cheese will yield the best flavor, but you can use the pre-shredded kind if that works better for you and the dip will still be delicious.
Don’t skip the jalapeno pepper in this! Be sure to discard the seeds (they’re where most of the heat is), and finely mince it. Believe it or not it won’t make the dip spicy, but it does add a lot of flavor.
If you’re on the fence about this dip being too pickly, you can halve the amount of pickle used or omit the pickle juice. There’s so much overall flavors working together though that even my non-pickle lovers enjoyed it when prepared as written.

Other Recipes Using Pickles

There’s a reason this Grillo’s pickle dip has gone viral. It’s quick and easy to prepare, and absolutely addicting with maximum flavor loaded into every bite.

Serve it with an assortment of dipping options and watch it disappear the next time you’re entertaining guests!

Looking for other easy recipes that use dill pickles to enjoy?

Try these:

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Grillo's Pickle Dip (Viral TikTok Recipe)

Grillo's pickle dip has gone viral and taken the internet by storm, and for good reason. This extra creamy dill pickle dip is studded with crispy bits of bacon, pickle & jalapeno pieces, tangy shreds of cheddar cheese, and loaded with pickle flavor. Make a batch of this easy dip recipe, pair it with a variety of your favorite dipping options, and impress your guests with maximum flavor!

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Course: Appetizer, Dip

Cuisine: American, Southern

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 1 15

Servings: cups

Calories: 560kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

1 32 oz container Grillo's pickle spears drained, but reserve 2 tsp pf the juice
1 large jalapeno pepper seeded and minced
1 bunch green onions thinly sliced
1 cup sour cream
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 8 oz tub whipped cream cheese
1 1 oz pkt ranch dressing mix
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crumbled crispy cooked bacon
1 tsp hot sauce
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Finely dice the pickles, then set them aside.
1 32 oz container Grillo's pickle spears
Add the sour cream, yogurt, cream cheese, and ranch to a large mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer, whip everything together until the mixture's smooth and creamy.
1 cup sour cream, 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 8 oz tub whipped cream cheese, 1 1 oz pkt ranch dressing mix
Add the remaining ingredients, including the finely diced pickles, to the mixing bowl. Stir in until everything's evenly combined.
1 large jalapeno pepper, 1 bunch green onions, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup crumbled crispy cooked bacon, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Chill in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes.
Stir well, then transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
Serve immediately with an assortment of dipping options, and enjoy!

Notes

Grillo's pickles are extra crisp for a reason, and one of them is that they have to be refrigerated from creation to use. You won't find them on the regular store shelves; instead, they'll be in the coolers either near the prepackaged lunch meat or in the specialty section of the deli.
If you can't find the pickle spears, you can use the same amount of their pickle chips in their place.
Be sure you're using 'whipped' cream cheese, which is not the same as spreadable cream cheese.
You can use the store bought variety of dry ranch dressing mix or our homemade version.
Freshly shredded cheese will yield the best flavor, but you can use the pre-shredded kind if that works better for you and the dip will still be delicious.
Don't skip the jalapeno pepper in this! Be sure to discard the seeds (they're where most of the heat is), and finely mince it. Believe it or not it won't make the dip spicy, but it does add a lot of flavor.
If you're on the fence about this dip being too pickly, you can halve the amount of pickle used or omit the pickle juice. There's so much overall flavors working together though that even my non-pickle lovers enjoyed it when prepared as written.