Grillo's-Style Viral Pickle Dip
Make the viral Grillo's-style pickle dip with crunchy dill pickles, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, ranch seasoning, cheddar, jalapeño, and bacon.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Whipped cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup Sour cream
- 1/2 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup Ranch seasoning, about 1 standard packet plus a little extra; check saltiness before adding more
- 2 tbsp Buffalo-style hot sauce
- 16 oz Refrigerated dill pickle spears, drained and chopped; Grillo's or another very crisp refrigerated dill pickle
- 2 tbsp Pickle brine, plus more only if needed
- 4 Green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 Jalapeño, seeded if desired and finely diced
- 8 oz Cheddar Jack cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup Cooked bacon, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the sour cream, Greek yogurt, ranch seasoning, hot sauce, and black pepper until evenly combined.
- Fold in the chopped pickles, 2 tablespoons pickle brine, green onions, optional jalapeño, shredded cheese, and optional bacon.
- Taste before adding any salt; the pickles, brine, ranch seasoning, cheese, and bacon are already salty. Add a splash more brine only if the dip needs more tang.
- Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes so the flavors come together.
- Stir once more and serve cold with sturdy potato chips, crackers, pretzels, or crisp vegetables.
Nutrition
Chef's Notes
NEEDS_IMAGE_REVIEW BRAND / TREND NOTE This is a Grillo's-style recreation of the viral 2026 pickle dip format and is not sponsored by or affiliated with Grillo's Pickles. The trend commonly uses a large tub of Grillo's refrigerated pickles and serves the finished dip back in the empty container. CHEF'S NOTES Crisp refrigerated pickles matter here because they retain crunch in the creamy base. If using regular shelf-stable dill pickles, drain them very well. Bacon and jalapeño are part of many viral versions but may be omitted. Do not add extra dill or garlic automatically; the pickle and ranch seasoning already provide plenty of both in most batches. STORAGE Refrigerate in a covered container for up to 3 days. Stir before serving. Do not leave dairy-based dip at room temperature for extended periods. ALLERGENS Contains milk; ranch seasoning may contain milk and other allergens depending on brand. Bacon and hot sauce labels should be checked as needed. NUTRITION NOTE Estimated without chips or other dippers.