# Components:
→ 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
07 - ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs, toasted (optional, omit for gluten-free)
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional garnish)
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese with sour cream until smooth and creamy.
02 - Stir in diced dill pickles, pickle juice, garlic powder, and optional dried dill until evenly blended.
03 - Place the mixture into a serving bowl, smoothing the surface.
04 - Sprinkle toasted panko breadcrumbs and fresh dill over the top if desired to replicate a fried texture.
05 - Serve immediately alongside chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables, or chill until ready to serve.