Bacon-Wrapped Pickles Appetizer (Printable)

Crisp dill pickles wrapped in smoky bacon and baked to golden perfection. A savory, tangy appetizer for any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Components

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

→ Seasoning

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or place a wire rack on top.
02 - Thoroughly pat pickles dry with paper towels to remove surface moisture for better bacon adherence.
03 - Cut each pickle in half lengthwise to create 12 halves.
04 - Lightly sprinkle pickle halves with black pepper and smoked paprika if using seasonings.
05 - Wrap each pickle half with one bacon slice, slightly overlapping the edges. Secure with a toothpick if bacon doesn't stay in place.
06 - Place bacon-wrapped pickles seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 18-22 minutes until bacon reaches golden brown color and desired crispiness.
08 - Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks if used.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These little savory-tangy bombs take barely 10 minutes to prep but look like youve been planning for days.
  • The combination creates this addictive contrast of textures the crispy bacon exterior gives way to that juicy pickle center that keeps people coming back for just one more.
02 -
  • After numerous soggy-bottomed attempts, I discovered that elevating the pickles on a wire rack allows air circulation underneath, resulting in perfectly crisp bacon all the way around.
  • The pickles will release moisture during baking, so that thorough patting dry before wrapping isnt just a suggestion its essential for crispy success.
03 -
  • If your bacon keeps unraveling during baking, secure it with toothpicks but remember to soak the toothpicks in water for 10 minutes first to prevent them from burning in the oven.
  • For the ultimate crispy exterior, brush the bacon-wrapped pickles very lightly with olive oil before baking this creates a more evenly golden finish without adding any noticeable flavor.
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