This old time appetizer is always a hit at any party! It’s quick to put together and if you love pickles, you’ll love this recipe. 
Much like my mama, Jude, I am always trying out new recipes. I love to mix it up in hopes that I never get bored with my classic go-to recipes. But sometimes the moment just calls for an “old school” recipe that floods your mind with memories, good times, and tasty bites.
If you asked me and my brothers to name a few of Jude’s popular appetizers from her collection of recipes, this Pickle Dip would definitely be mentioned.
I can’t remember a time that this appetizer wasn’t present at Christmas time or any other get-together growing up.
I too have turned to this dip time and time again and every time, my guests leave asking for the recipe.
It’s sooooo delicious, so simple, and so budget friendly. It’s also pretty!
It starts with a block of cream cheese so you already know it’s going to be good.
To the cream cheese you add diced Claussen pickles. You have to get the Claussens. Trust me, no other pickle will do.
Then you add dried pressed beef that has been cut into small pieces. Don’t be scared of this! It’s delicious and adds the slightest smokiness to the dip.
I scoured the internet and Pinterest looking to see if this dip existed anywhere. I did find several versions of it but I didn’t find any that included Jude’s other two ingredients…lemon juice and Worcester sauce.
Mix these both in and that’s it! I try to form it into a ball in the bowl before refrigerating for a bit. 
Spread this dip on a soft piece of Pepperidge Farm Rye cocktail bread and you won’t be disappointed.
My first bite of this takes me back to my childhood and I am delighted to share this with my friends and thrilled that they love it too!
Do you have a nostalgic recipe to share?
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 packet or several slices from a jar of pressed beef cut into small pieces
- 1 large Clausen dill pickle deseeded and cut into small cubes
- 1 tsp Worcester sauce
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 loaf Pepperidge Farm cocktail Rye bread
- Let cream cheese soften at room temperature.
- Cut or chop beef into small pieces.
- Remove seeds from pickles and cut into small cubes.
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl, reserving some of the beef for topping.
- Form into a round ball in bowl and refrigerate to make firm.
- Place on platter, top with reserved beef.
- Serve with cocktail Rye bread.
Brittany says
December 4, 2017 at 2:53 pmI love pickles so much this could be dangerous! I would probably eat it all to myself before it made it to any parties or gatherings ????
Olive Jude says
December 5, 2017 at 9:10 pmI totally understand!!! lol
Jillian says
December 2, 2017 at 2:31 pmOh my goodness, my little one would lOVE this. She’s obsessed with pickles.
Olive Jude says
December 4, 2017 at 8:55 amMy pickle obsessed daughter devours this!
Madison says
November 30, 2017 at 1:05 amI’m soooo going to have to make this. I LOVE pickles!
nicole says
November 29, 2017 at 9:28 amThis looks interesting… not sure if I could get my friends and family to try it lol
Olive Jude says
November 30, 2017 at 7:52 amThere’s plenty of bacon on it, so that should help! lol
Elizabeth says
November 28, 2017 at 5:01 pmThis is totally a new one on me! And am totally craving savoury/sour things, so this is calling my name 🙂
Olive Jude says
November 29, 2017 at 7:38 amI’m so glad! Hope you enjoy it!
Kiarna Jayne says
November 28, 2017 at 2:57 pmoh wow! I have never had anything like this before but definitely sounds like something I would like! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Amanda says
November 28, 2017 at 11:04 amLooks and sounds amazing. I’ve never heard of pickle dip, but this is right up my alley! Love the pics.
Gaby says
November 28, 2017 at 9:09 amSounds like an ideal party food to share! Not only does it seem really simple to put together, but I bet my friends and family would love to eat this.
Olive Jude says
November 29, 2017 at 7:39 amYes! Everytime I make this, it gets gobbled up!
Sarah says
November 28, 2017 at 8:34 amOK, this looks AMAZING! I’ll definitely have to bring it to the Christmas parties I attend this year! (My friends and I all LOVE pickles!)
Olive Jude says
November 29, 2017 at 7:39 amYay!!!!!
Sami Summers says
November 28, 2017 at 8:17 amI have never in my life heard of pickle dip before. It’s kind of upsetting because I am, in fact, all about that pickle life. We are planning for a big Christmas get together and this like a perfect appetizer to have with it. I’m excited to share this with my family and friends! Thank you!
Olive Jude says
November 29, 2017 at 7:40 amThis makes me so happy! I hope everyone loves it! It is my favorite!
Renee says
November 28, 2017 at 8:04 amI have honestly never heard of this!? Where has it been all my life?
Olive Jude says
November 29, 2017 at 7:40 amLol! Now you have it! Enjoy!