Description
Crispy and savory Bacon-Wrapped Pickles, perfect for game day gatherings or as a delightful surprise for family movie night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large whole dill pickles
- 12 slices bacon (regular or thick-cut)
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 0.5 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack.
- Pat dry each dill pickle thoroughly with paper towels.
- Slice each pickle lengthwise into two equal halves.
- Season the cut sides of the pickles with smoked paprika and garlic powder.
- Wrap each pickle half tightly with a slice of bacon, securing the ends underneath.
- Place the bacon-wrapped pickles seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until the bacon is crisp and golden brown.
- Cool for 2 to 3 minutes on the baking sheet.
- Serve with ranch dressing mixed with fresh dill.
Notes
You can prep the pickles in advance and refrigerate them before baking. Consider air frying for a quicker option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 halves
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: bacon-wrapped, pickles, appetizer, game day snack, party food