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Dill Pickle Bacon Shots

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Savor the savory delight of Dill Pickle Bacon Shots! These mouthwatering treats combine crispy bacon with tangy dill pickles for a flavor explosion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 39 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Cheese Mixture:
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Pickle Juice
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Dill
For the Filling:
  • 1/2 cup Dill Pickles chopped
  • 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese shredded
For the Optional Garnish:
  • Additional chopped dill
  • Hamburger pickle chips
For Wrapping:
  • 12 strips Bacon

Equipment

  • Mini muffin tin
  • Bowl

Method
 

Preheating the Oven:
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a mini muffin tin. Set it aside for later use.
Preparing the Filling:
  1. Add softened cream cheese to a bowl and beat until fluffy.
  2. Mix in sour cream, diced pickles, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, pickle juice, and fresh dill until evenly combined. Set aside.
Preparing the Bacon:
  1. Cut 12 strips of bacon in half lengthwise and lay them out flat on a clean workspace.
Wrapping the Filling:
  1. Place about 1 tablespoon of filling at the end of a bacon strip and roll it up.
  2. Repeat this process with all 24 pieces of bacon.
Baking:
  1. Place each roll-up in a muffin tin slot, right side up. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the bacon is cooked and crispy.
Cooling, Garnishing & Serving:
  1. Let the roll-ups cool in the muffin tin for 3-5 minutes, then use tongs to transfer them to a serving dish.
  2. Garnish with chopped fresh dill and a hamburger dill pickle slice, and serve warm.
  3. Enjoy your delicious appetizers!

Notes

Store Dill Pickle Bacon Shots in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you prefer to freeze them, it's best to freeze them on a baking sheet first, then transfer them to a freezer bag. They'll stay fresh for up to 2 months in the freezer.
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