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Cheeseburger Dip takes every flavor you love in a loaded cheeseburger, from savory beef to tangy dill pickles, and turns it into a warm, creamy dip perfect for scooping with a chip. This is the appetizer I get asked to bring to every game day and potluck. If you love cheeseburger flavors in a new form, our cheeseburger tater tot casserole is another family favorite.
Ground beef, tomatoes, and dill pickles simmer together, then get stirred with cream cheese and shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack for a rich, scoopable dip.
Cheeseburger Dip Quick Look
- 🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 🌡️ Cook Time: 15 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 25 minutes
- 🍽️ Serving: 8 servings
- ⚡ Calories: 385kcal
- 🌶️ Flavor Profile: Savory, cheesy, and tangy with a classic cheeseburger flavor
- ✋ Difficulty: Easy, about as simple as our hot spinach artichoke dip
Quick Answer
Brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet, then stir in minced garlic. Add diced tomatoes, chopped dill pickles, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine. Add the cubed cream cheese and stir constantly until melted into the mixture. Lower the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese until fully melted. Serve warm garnished with more chopped pickles and parsley.
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Why This Recipe Works
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- Browning the beef and onion together builds flavor. Cooking the ground beef and onion together until the onion turns translucent creates a deeply savory base for the whole dip.
- Dill pickles bring the cheeseburger tang. Chopped dill pickles stirred into the dip mimic the crunchy, tangy bite of a fully loaded cheeseburger.
- Cream cheese melts in for a smooth base. Adding cubed cream cheese and stirring constantly creates a creamy, cohesive dip instead of a greasy, chunky one.
- Two cheeses add depth. Sharp cheddar brings bold cheeseburger flavor while Monterey Jack melts smoothly, giving the dip great flavor and texture.
- Low heat keeps the cheese silky. Lowering the heat before stirring in the shredded cheese prevents it from breaking or turning grainy.
- Fresh garnish balances the richness. A sprinkle of extra chopped pickles and parsley on top adds a fresh, tangy contrast to the rich, cheesy dip.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It tastes exactly like a loaded cheeseburger in warm, scoopable dip form.
- It comes together in one skillet in about 25 minutes.
- It is just as crowd pleasing as our hot spinach artichoke dip at any party.
Key Ingredients
Classic cheeseburger ingredients come together in this warm, creamy dip.
- Ground beef: The savory, meaty base that makes this dip taste like a real cheeseburger.
- Dill pickles: Chopped and stirred in for that classic tangy cheeseburger crunch.
- Diced tomatoes: Add juicy texture and a touch of acidity to balance the richness.
- Cream cheese: Melts into the mixture for a smooth, creamy dip base.
- Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese: Melted together for bold cheeseburger flavor and a silky texture.
See recipe card for exact quantities.
Variations and Substitutions
This cheeseburger dip is easy to customize depending on what you are craving.
- Add crumbled cooked bacon for a bacon cheeseburger version.
- Swap in ground turkey or ground chicken for a lighter take.
- Stir in a spoonful of mustard for even more classic cheeseburger tang.
- Serve it alongside our perfect smash burgers for a full cheeseburger themed spread.
How to Make Cheeseburger Dip
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the ground beef and break it up. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is cooked through with no pink left and the onion is translucent, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then drain off any excess grease.
- Add the diced tomatoes, chopped pickles, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, and mix to combine.
- Add the cubed cream cheese and stir constantly until it is fully melted into the dip.
- Lower the heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese until melted and fully combined.
- Take the dip off the heat and garnish with more chopped pickles and fresh parsley.
- Serve warm with ridged potato chips for scooping.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Drain excess grease after browning the beef so the dip does not turn greasy.
- Cube the cream cheese before adding it so it melts in more quickly and evenly.
- Stir constantly once the cheeses go in to keep the dip smooth and creamy.
- Chop the pickles finely so they distribute evenly throughout the dip.
- Keep the heat low once the cheese is added to prevent it from separating.
- Serve warm for the best creamy, melty texture.
Serving Ideas and Suggestions
This dill pickle cheeseburger dip is best served warm with sturdy ridged potato chips for scooping, though pretzel crackers or toasted baguette slices work well too.
Set it out at a game day spread next to our loaded tater tot nachos for a full lineup of cheesy, savory appetizers.
It also makes a fun, casual dinner alongside our copycat Maid Rite loose meat sandwich for a double dose of cheeseburger flavor.
For a party, keep the dip warm in a small slow cooker on the low setting so it stays melty and scoopable for hours.
Cheeseburger Dip FAQs
Yes. Make the dip fully, then store it covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
Yes, any good melting cheese works well, such as mozzarella, colby jack, or a Mexican cheese blend, in place of the cheddar and Monterey Jack.
Transfer the finished dip to a small slow cooker set to warm or low, stirring occasionally, to keep it melty and scoopable for a few hours.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of milk if needed to loosen it back up.
Cream cheese based dips can separate slightly when frozen and thawed, so this dip is best enjoyed fresh or refrigerated rather than frozen.
Pretzel crackers, toasted baguette slices, tortilla chips, or even celery and carrot sticks all work well for scooping up this dip.
Tried this creamy dill pickle cheeseburger dip? I would love to hear how it turned out, leave a comment and a star rating below!
Dill Pickle Cheeseburger Dip
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup diced sweet onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes drained
- 1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened, cubed
- 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- fresh chopped parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat add the ground beef and break it up, once broken up add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally until the beef is cooked through with no pink left and the onions are translucent, 8-10 minutes.1 pound ground beef, 1 cup diced sweet onion
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, stirring it in, 30 seconds. Drain off any excess grease.3 cloves garlic
- Add the tomatoes, pickles, ketchup, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper, mix to combine.14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Add the cream cheese and stir constantly until it is melted into the dip.8 ounces cream cheese
- Lower the heat to low and add the shredded cheeses, stir it in until melted.4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Take off the heat and serve with more chopped pickles for garnish and parsley.fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Notes
- Hand-Grate Your Cheese: Block cheese that you grate yourself always melts better than pre-shredded ones.
- Drain Fat Well: After cooking the beef, ensure you drain off any excess grease with paper towels.
- Stir Frequently: When melting the cheeses, constant stirring ensures a creamy dip without any cheese burns.
- Use a Wooden Spoon: It helps break up the beef easily and mixes ingredients well.
- Warm It Up: If you’ve stored the dip, you can warm it up either on the stove top or in the microwave.
- Presentation: Serve directly out of the skillet for a rustic look or transfer to a serving bowl for parties.
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