Dill Pickle JalapeƱo Poppers
These dill pickle jalapeƱo poppers are a delicious combination of crunchy pickles, savory bacon, spicy jalapeƱos, and rich, creamy cheese ā a.k.a. your favorite kinds of foods all in one bite!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- Ā½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Ā¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 oz. shredded cheddar cheese ~Ā½ cup
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill minced
- 40 oz. Claussen pickle sandwich slices drained and patted dry
- 2 jalapeƱo sliced
- 12 oz. medium-cut bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ā.
- Place the cream cheese, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl. Using a hand mixer, mix until combined. Add the cheddar cheese and fresh dill and mix again.
- Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a storage bag and snip the end.
- Lay half of the pickle slices on a work surface. Pipe about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each pickle slice. Place 2 slices of jalapeƱo on top of each pickle. Then, place another pickle slice on top.
- Wrap each pickle with 1 strip of bacon and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the bacon is browned.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Different brands of pickles will vary in size. We made this recipe with Claussen and Mt Olive pickles. The Mt Olive pickles were significantly bigger.
- If you want to take some of the spice out of the recipe, remove the seeds and pith from the jalapeƱo.
Nutrition
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g