Description

Pickle Bombs are a delightful explosion of flavors and textures, combining the crunch of dill pickles with a creamy, cheesy filling. Each bite offers a savory blend of cream cheese, cheddar, and crispy bacon, with a hint of garlic and chives that tantalizes the taste buds.

Ingredients

Scale

6–8 large dill pickles
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup cooked bacon, finely chopped
1 tbsp chopped chives or green onions
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
Optional: red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Slice each dill pickle in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds using a small spoon.
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until well blended.
Stuff each pickle half generously with the cheese mixture.
Place the stuffed pickles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Make-ahead: You can prepare the stuffed pickles a day in advance and store them in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
Storage: Leftover Pickle Bombs can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Substitutions: For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and turkey bacon.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: appetizers
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 stuffed pickle halves
Calories: 150
Sugar: 1 gram
Sodium: 500 milligrams
Fat: 12 grams
Saturated Fat: 6 grams
Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
Trans Fat: 0 grams
Carbohydrates: 3 grams
Fiber: 1 gram
Protein: 6 grams
Cholesterol: 30 milligrams

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