Description
Tasty Cheese Dill Pickle Bacon Shots are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines the delicious flavors of cream cheese, crispy bacon, and tangy dill pickles into a fun bite-sized treat. Perfect for parties, game days, or casual gatherings, these savory shots are not only easy to prepare but also deliver an explosion of flavor that will have your guests asking for seconds. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, you can create a show-stopping dish that is sure to impress. Whether served on a platter or as part of a game-day spread, these delightful bites will elevate any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup diced dill pickles
- 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
- 12 slices bacon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon pickle brine
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in diced dill pickles, shredded colby jack cheese, garlic powder, pickle brine, and chopped fresh dill until well combined.
- Cut each bacon slice in half. Spoon a generous amount of filling onto one end of each bacon slice and roll tightly.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place each wrapped shot seam-side down.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the bacon is crispy. Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot (45g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg