# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - ½ cup sour cream
→ Pickles
03 - ½ cup dill pickles, finely chopped
→ Seasonings
04 - 2 tablespoons pickle juice
05 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
06 - ½ teaspoon dried dill (optional)
→ Topping (optional)
07 - ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs, toasted (omit for gluten-free)
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
# Cooking Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
02 - Fold in chopped dill pickles, pickle juice, garlic powder, and dried dill if desired. Stir until fully integrated.
03 - Spoon the mixture into a serving bowl, smoothing the top.
04 - If preferred, sprinkle toasted panko breadcrumbs and fresh chopped dill over the surface to mimic fried texture.
05 - Present immediately alongside chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables, or refrigerate until ready.
