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We’ve covered plenty of pickle ideas over the years at Allrecipes. One of our most popular recipes, though, is one you might not expect: pickle dip.
Our aptly named Magic Pickle Dip requires just three ingredients and a single step. There’s really no trick to it—the success of this recipe comes from its simplicity.
How To Make This Magic Pickle Dip
“People always request my pickle roll-ups but I never thought of making them a dip instead,” says reviewer hartsellem. “Now when I'm feeling lazy or don't have as much prep time, I make this dip.”
You only need three ingredients: cream cheese, pickles, and dried beef (the main ingredients in pickle rollups). To combine the ingredients, soften your cream cheese before beginning. Then, dice up dill pickle spears, and mix this with cream cheese and dried beef. When it’s fully combined, store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
If dried beef isn’t available or not your thing, substitute your favorite kind of meat, like diced ham, pastrami, bacon, or salami.
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“Any three ingredient recipe that tastes this good is a keeper; took it to a girls' lunch and brought none home.”
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What Is Dried Beef?
Dried beef, also referred to as chipped beef, is a dried, thin cut of salt-cured meat that’s pressed and sliced. Rather than being like jerky, dried beef more closely resembles salami, prosciutto, or any kind of cured meat you find on a sandwich or a charcuterie board.
The ingredient is generally sold at the grocery store in a jar, packed full of thin slices. The most famous use of dried beef comes from a common recipe served to U.S. soldiers throughout the 20th century called Chipped Beef on Toast.
While dried beef is not the most elegant form of meat, it’s economical, flavorful, and packed with protein, making it a great addition for appetizers or snacks—especially creamy ones like this pickle dip. The salty, dry texture compliments the cream cheese, and after you add pickles, the three flavors combine in a magical dip perfect for snacking or serving before the main meal.
Tips From the Allrecipes Community
Allrecipes community members love this recipe for its ease and versatility. See how they like it and how they made it their own:
- “Love pickle wraps and I love this recipe,” says reviewer valerie. “It is requested at every meeting for work! I use dill pickle relish instead of chopping up spears. It's faster to whip together and the juice of the relish makes it a little less thick.”
- “This is the third time I've made this recipe,” says reviewer robinhall. “My family loves it as written. Today, I'm making it for a bigger crowd and am going to try adding a couple tablespoons of sour cream to add some creaminess.”
- “I made this for our family Christmas gathering and it was a huge hit,” says Allrecipes member Ann Brown. “I made some additions to the dip. I added a few spoons of sour cream and a small amount of mayo. Instead of using beef, I used ham. This tasted like dill pickle roll ups without having to spread the cream cheese on the pickle and roll the ham around it.”
- “I used whipped cream cheese, and I added a little onion/garlic powder and fresh ground pepper,” says reviewer Sarah Jo. “EXCELLENT spread on crackers.”
Get the recipe: Magic Pickle Dip
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