Description
Bacon-Wrapped Pickles Appetizer is a delicious and savory snack featuring crunchy dill pickles wrapped in crispy bacon, perfect for parties or game day.
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 oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or position a wire rack over the sheet.
- Thoroughly pat the dill pickles dry with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture.
- Slice each pickle lengthwise into two equal halves using a sharp knife.
- If desired, evenly sprinkle smoked paprika and garlic powder over the cut sides of the pickles.
- Wrap each pickle half tightly with a slice of bacon, securing the ends underneath or with a toothpick if needed.
- Place bacon-wrapped pickles seam side down on the prepared baking sheet or wire rack.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp and golden brown. Turn once for even cooking if necessary.
- Allow the pickles to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
- Combine ranch dressing with chopped fresh dill and serve as a dipping accompaniment if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of bacon based on preference; thick-cut bacon may provide a heartier flavor.
- Feel free to experiment with other spices for additional flavor.
- These can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg