# Components:
→ Dairy
01 - 8 ounces 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
07 - ¼ cup toasted panko breadcrumbs (omit for gluten-free)
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, blend softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
02 - Fold in finely chopped dill pickles, pickle juice, garlic powder, and dried dill if using, mixing thoroughly.
03 - Spoon the mixture into a serving bowl for presentation.
04 - Sprinkle toasted panko breadcrumbs and fresh chopped dill on top to mimic fried pickle texture if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables, or refrigerate until needed.