Bacon Wrapped Pickles Appetizer (View Print Version)

Smoky bacon envelops crisp dill pickles, baked until golden and deliciously crispy.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main

01 - 6 large whole dill pickles
02 - 12 slices regular cut bacon

→ Optional

03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack.
02 - Pat the whole dill pickles dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
03 - Slice each pickle lengthwise into halves to yield 12 pieces.
04 - Optionally, sprinkle the pickle halves lightly with black pepper and smoked paprika.
05 - Wrap each pickle half with one slice of bacon, slightly overlapping edges; secure with a toothpick if needed.
06 - Place the bacon-wrapped pickles seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes until bacon is golden brown and crispy.
08 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes; remove toothpicks before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're ready in 30 minutes flat, which means you can make them right before people arrive instead of stressing all morning.
  • The contrast between tangy pickle and salty, smoky bacon is genuinely addictive in a way that surprises people who haven't tried them.
  • They're naturally gluten-free and low-carb, so you can serve them guilt-free to anyone watching what they eat.
02 -
  • Wet pickles turn into soggy disappointments—drying them thoroughly is non-negotiable if you want that bacon to crisp instead of steam.
  • The bacon will continue cooking after you pull it out, so pull it at golden brown rather than waiting for dark brown, or you'll end up with burnt edges.
03 -
  • A wire rack elevates your pickles so hot air hits them from all sides, giving you bacon that's crispy everywhere instead of soggy underneath.
  • Blot your pickles dry and then let them sit uncovered in the fridge for 15 minutes before wrapping—the cold helps them hold their shape and the additional moisture evaporates.
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