Description
Crispy Pickle Cheese Bites are a delightful fusion of crunchy and creamy textures, where the tangy crunch of dill pickles meets the rich, gooey goodness of melted cheese. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, with a hint of spice from the coating that perfectly complements the savory cheese inside.
Ingredients
- Pickles: 1 jar (16 oz) of dill pickles, sliced into thick rounds
- Cheese: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Breading: 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Eggs: 2 large eggs, beaten
- Breading: 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
- Seasoning: 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Seasoning: 1 teaspoon paprika
- Seasoning: Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a breading station: Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.
- Take a pickle slice, place a small amount of shredded cheese on top, and then cover it with another pickle slice to create a sandwich.
- Dredge each pickle sandwich first in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange the breaded pickle bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the pickle bites and freeze them before baking. Just bake them directly from the freezer, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version, or swap cheddar for mozzarella for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams
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