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September 27, 2024

Cajun Fried Pickles with Garlic Blue Cheese Dip

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Yields: 4 servings

Get ready for a flavor explosion that will leave you craving for more – Cajun Fried Pickles with Garlic Blue Cheese Dip are here to satisfy your snack attacks!

Imagine crispy fried dill pickle chips smothered in a spicy Cajun buttermilk batter, served with a side of creamy garlic blue cheese dip. It’s a match made in heaven!

These addictive bites are perfect for game day, parties, or just a quick snack to curb your cravings. And the best part? They’re ridiculously easy to make!

First, let’s start with the Cajun buttermilk batter. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of buttermilk, 1 tablespoon of hot sauce, and 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning. Add in 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder. Mix until smooth.

Next, heat about 1/2-inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. While the oil is heating up, prepare your pickle chips by slicing 1 large dill pickle into 1/4-inch thick rounds.

Once the oil is hot, dip each pickle round into the Cajun buttermilk batter, coating both sides evenly. Carefully place the battered pickle into the hot oil. Repeat with the remaining pickle slices.

Fry the pickles for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they’re golden brown and crispy. Remove the pickles from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Now, let’s make the garlic blue cheese dip. In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of sour cream, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh chives, 1 clove of garlic, and 1/2 cup of crumbled blue cheese. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Serve the crispy fried pickles with the garlic blue cheese dip and enjoy the ooey-gooey, cheesy goodness!

These Cajun Fried Pickles with Garlic Blue Cheese Dip are sure to become a favorite snack in your household. So go ahead, indulge in the crispy, cheesy goodness and satisfy your snack attacks!

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup buttermilk
  2. 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  3. 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  4. 1 cup all-purpose flour
  5. 1 teaspoon paprika
  6. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  7. 1 large dill pickle
  8. vegetable oil for frying
  9. 1 cup mayonnaise
  10. 1/2 cup sour cream
  11. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  12. 1 clove garlic
  13. 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Instructions

  1. 1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of buttermilk, 1 tablespoon of hot sauce, and 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning.
  2. 2. Add in 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder. Mix until smooth.
  3. 3. Heat about 1/2-inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 4. Slice 1 large dill pickle into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  5. 5. Dip each pickle round into the Cajun buttermilk batter, coating both sides evenly.
  6. 6. Carefully place the battered pickle into the hot oil. Repeat with the remaining pickle slices.
  7. 7. Fry the pickles for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  8. 8. Remove the pickles from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  9. 9. In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of sour cream, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh chives, 1 clove of garlic, and 1/2 cup of crumbled blue cheese. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  10. 10. Serve the crispy fried pickles with the garlic blue cheese dip.

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