Easy Pepperoncini Ranch Dip Appetizer Recipe
This easy pepperoncini ranch dip recipe is a quick appetizer you can whip up in 10 minutes!
Pair with fresh veggies, chips, crackers or a bit of all of the above, serve this creamy pepperoncini dip with your favourites.
Pepperoncini ranch dip appetizer
This pepperoncini ranch dip is a true crowd pleaser! Make it for game day or any other gathering when you need a quick and simple appetizer. If you love my other easy recipes like this Dill Pickle Dip Recipe or my Green Goddess Whipped Feta Dip, you’re sure to enjoy this one.
Why you’ll love this dip recipe
- Quick: This is a great dip to whip up when you’re short on time; it’s only takes 10 minutes!
- Versatile: While this pepperoncini dip is great as a dip, you can also enjoy it as a sauce or spread for tacos, sandwiches or wraps.
- Easy: A medley of easy-to-find simple ingredients comes together to make this dip.
What are pepperoncini peppers
Pepperoncini peppers (sometimes called golden Greek peppers), are small, tangy, yellow-green peppers most commonly sold in a pickle-like jar in the pickle aisle at the grocery store. The provide this dip with a zesty flavor and are fairly mild.
Ingredients needed
Cream cheese: Make sure the plain cream cheese is softened before blending everything together for this dip.
Greek yogurt: Full fat plain Greek yogurt ensures this dip is very creamy.
Pepperoncini peppers: You will need jarred pepperoncini peppers which can be found in the pickle aisle of the grocery store.
Pepperoncini brine: The brine the peppers are stored in is an important ingredient / flavor in this dip.
Fresh herbs: Fresh chopped dill, green onions and chives add the ‘ranch’ flavor to this dip.
Seasonings: A mix of garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and kosher salt are a must to round out the flavor in this recipe.
What to serve with this pepperoncini dip recipe
- Fresh raw veggies: Fresh cut vegetables like carrots, celery, radishes, snap peas, cucumbers or red peppers pair perfectly with this dip.
- Chips: With ruffled potato chips, tortilla chips or even pita chips are taste with this dip.
- Crackers: A plain sea salt cracker or cheesy cracker are perfect for dipping.
Tips & tricks
- Blending: You can use a high-speed blender, food processor or hand blender to combine this dip. If mixing by hand, ensure the cream cheese is very soft so that it still combines nicely with the Greek yogurt.
- Greek yogurt: In a pinch you can use sour cream or blended cottage cheese but please note that the dip will be slightly thinner in texture.
- Spice it up: If you taste the dip and prefer to make it spicier, try a pinch or two of chili flakes (or red pepper flakes).
Other ways to enjoy this pepperoncini dip
While I love this dip as an appetizer, you can also enjoy it in a variety of other ways:
- A perfect sauce for tacos
- Serve with a nachos like these barbecue chicken kettle chip nachos
- A spread for sandwiches and wraps.
How to store
Store this dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Before enjoying from the fridge, give the pepperoncini dip a stir.
FAQs
These peppers can be found in the pickle aisle of most local grocery stores.
These peppers are not inherently spicy. They give this ranch dip a zippy, zesty taste but paired with the creamy base, I do not consider this dip spicy.
If you have pepperoncini peppers, you most likely have the brine on hand. However in a pinch you could try using pickle brine.
I have not tested the recipe with a Greek yogurt substitute, however, sour cream or blended cottage cheese could work. Note these substitutes could result in a dip that is a bit thinner.
More quick dips to love from the blog
- 5 Minute Jalapeno Popper Dip
- Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Dip Recipe (perfect chip dip!)
- Quick and Easy Boursin Bruschetta Dip Appetizer
Easy Pepperoncini Ranch Dip Appetizer Recipe
Equipment
- food processor, hand blender or high speed blender
Ingredients
- 200 grams softened plain cream cheese (scant 1 cup)
- 1 cup full fat plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp pepperoncini brine
- ¼ cup fresh chopped dill
- ¼ cup fresh finely chopped green onions (about 3 green onions)
- 2 tbsp fresh minced chives
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup diced pepperoncini peppers, drained of brine and diced
- Fresh cut vegetables, ruffled chips and/or crackers
Instructions
- Add the softened cream cheese, plain Greek yogurt, pepperoncini brine, fresh chopped dill, finely sliced green onions, minced chives, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt and ground pepper to a food processor, hand blender or. high-speed blender. Blend together until well-combined
- Add the blended mixture to a bowl and stir in the diced pepperoncini peppers.
- Serve with fresh cut vegetables, ruffled chips and/or crackers.
- Alternatively, store this dip in the fridge for up to 4 days. Give it a good stir before serving.
Notes
- If you prefer to make this dip spicier, try a pinch or two of chili flakes (or red pepper flakes).
- This dip gets better as it sits so make it ahead, store in the fridge and give it a good stir before serving.
- Enjoy with fresh veggies, chips, tortilla chips, crackers or pita chips.
- This dip also makes good sauce / spread for tacos, sandwiches or wraps.
