Description
A delicious fusion of crunchy pickles and creamy cheese, these bites make the perfect snack for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
16 dill pickles
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Drain and pat the pickles dry to remove excess moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper until well-blended.
- Scoop a small amount of the cheese filling onto each pickle slice, then top with another slice to create a sandwich.
- Set up a dredging station with beaten eggs and breadcrumbs. Dip each pickle sandwich in egg, allowing excess to drip off, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Arrange on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crunchy, flipping halfway.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with a dipping sauce.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider air-frying the bites. Substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs for dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg