Oklahoma’s Hamlin Dip Copycat Recipe

Oklahoma’s Hamlin Dip is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful dip featuring blue cheese, pickles, olives, and a hint of vinegar. Perfect for game day, parties, or as a snack with crackers or fresh vegetables, this dip is a local favorite with a rich, distinctive flavor.

Why Everyone Will Love This Recipe

The combination of creamy mayonnaise, tangy vinegar, salty olives, and sharp blue cheese creates a bold, savory dip. Blending pickles and onions into the mix adds depth, while thinning with milk gives the perfect pourable consistency. It’s versatile, easy, and perfect for sharing.

What Is the Dish?

Hamlin Dip is a regional Oklahoma specialty that combines blue cheese with pickles, olives, onions, and mayonnaise for a unique, creamy spread. Served chilled, it’s ideal for crackers, chips, sandwiches, or as a topping for burgers and sandwiches.

Cooking Tips

• Blend ingredients to a smooth consistency for easy dipping.
• Adjust blue cheese carefully; flavor intensifies overnight.
• Add milk gradually to reach the desired thickness.
• Chill before serving for best flavor and texture.
• Serve with crackers, breadsticks, or raw vegetables for snacking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Use Crumbled Blue Cheese Instead of a Block?

Yes, just measure the amount carefully and adjust to taste. The dip will become stronger if left overnight.

Can I Make This Ahead of Time?

Yes, the flavors develop even more after refrigerating for a few hours or overnight.

Can I Adjust the Consistency?

Yes. Use milk to thin the dip or add a little more mayonnaise for thicker consistency.

Are There Substitute Ingredients?

Green olives, pickles, or vinegar can be adjusted to taste. For a milder flavor, use fewer blue cheese crumbles.

How Should I Serve Hamlin Dip?

Serve chilled with crackers, sliced vegetables, or as a sandwich spread.

How to Store Oklahoma’s Hamlin Dip

Keep the dip refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Stir before serving, as it may thicken slightly overnight.

Ingredients

• 1 jar real Kraft mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 small block of blue cheese or tub of blue cheese crumbles (about 6 oz, adjust to taste)
• 1 large dill pickle
• 5 green olives
• ½ medium white onion
• Milk, to thin as needed

How to Make Oklahoma's Hamlin Dip

1. In a blender, combine dill pickle, green olives, and white onion. Blend until smooth.
2. Add blue cheese, mayonnaise, and vinegar to the blender. Blend until fully incorporated.
3. Gradually add milk until the dip reaches desired thickness.
4. Refrigerate until ready to serve. The flavor intensifies after resting overnight.
5. Enjoy with crackers, chips, sandwiches, or fresh vegetables.