Pickle Bombs

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Pickle Bombs are such a fun, savory snack! Here’s a more detailed breakdown to make sure you get the perfect texture and flavor. These are great for parties, game days, or just a unique snack!

Pickle Bombs Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup finely chopped dill pickles (about 4-5 small dill pickles, but adjust based on how much pickle flavor you want)
  • 1 packet (about 1 oz) ranch dressing mix (optional, for added flavor)
  • 2 packs (about 3 oz total) real bacon bits or about 8 slices of bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped finely

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and finely chopped dill pickles.
  • If you’re using the ranch dressing mix, sprinkle it over the mixture and stir everything together until well-blended. The ranch mix adds a nice tangy kick, but it’s totally optional if you prefer a simpler flavor.
  1. Form the Balls
  • Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, scoop out a small portion of the cheese mixture (about 1 tablespoon) and roll it into a ball with your hands.
  • Repeat until you’ve used up all the mixture, placing each ball on a tray lined with parchment paper.
  1. Roll in Bacon
  • Pour the bacon bits onto a plate or into a shallow bowl.
  • Roll each cheese ball in the bacon bits, pressing gently so that the bacon sticks and covers each ball evenly.
  1. Chill and Serve
  • Refrigerate the pickle bombs for at least 30 minutes to help them firm up and allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve them chilled or at room temperature on a platter with toothpicks for easy snacking!

Tips:

  • Make Ahead: These pickle bombs are great to make ahead! Prepare them up to a day in advance and keep them covered in the fridge.
  • Pickle Variations: Try using bread-and-butter pickles or spicy dill pickles for a fun twist on flavor.
  • Fresh Bacon Option: If you’re using fresh-cooked bacon instead of bacon bits, let the bacon cool and dry a bit on paper towels so it stays crispy.

These Pickle Bombs are a flavor-packed snack that’s perfect for any pickle lover! Enjoy!

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