# What You’ll Need:
→ Dip
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
04 - 1 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
05 - 2 tbsp pickle brine
06 - 1/4 cup green onions, finely sliced
07 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped or 1 tsp dried dill
08 - 1 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1 tsp onion powder
10 - 1 tsp ranch seasoning mix
11 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
12 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
→ Crispy Panko Topping
13 - 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
14 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
15 - 1/2 tsp ranch seasoning mix
16 - Pinch of salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add butter; once melted, stir in panko breadcrumbs, ranch seasoning, and salt. Toast while stirring frequently until golden and crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
02 - In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
03 - Add chopped pickles, pickle brine, green onions, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, ranch seasoning, black pepper, and smoked paprika to the base. Mix thoroughly until evenly blended.
04 - Transfer the dip mixture to a serving bowl. Just before serving, sprinkle the cooled crispy panko topping evenly over the surface. Serve with chips, pretzels, or fresh vegetables.
