Description
Pickle Popper Bites: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for 5-Star Appetizers
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large dill pickles
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 egg, beaten
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- Pat the dill pickles dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Using a small spoon or piping bag, fill each pickle with the cheese mixture.
- Set up your breading station by placing the beaten egg in one bowl and the breadcrumbs in another.
- Dip each stuffed pickle into the beaten egg, then roll it in the breadcrumbs until fully covered.
- Place the breaded pickles on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy the incredible flavors!
Notes
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to your heat preference.
- Serve with a dipping sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg