Name: Dill Pickle Bacon Shots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened); 1/4 cup Sour Cream; 1/2 cup Dill Pickles; 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tbsp Pickle Juice; 1 tbsp Fresh Dill; 12 strips Bacon; Optional Garnish: additional chopped dill & hamburger pickle chips

I’m super excited to share with you a recipe that’s going to revolutionize your appetizer game. Imagine combining the tangy crunch of dill pickles with the savory goodness of bacon, all wrapped up in a cheesy, creamy filling. Sounds mouthwatering, right? Well, brace yourselves for the Dill Pickle Bacon Shots. This recipe is not just a crowd-pleaser but also incredibly fun to make.

Ingredients:

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Servings: 24

8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
¼ cup Sour Cream
½ cup Dill Pickles, diced
1 cup Colby Jack Cheese, shredded
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tbsp Pickle Juice
1 Tbsp Fresh Dill, chopped
12 Slices of Bacon
Optional Garnish: additional chopped dill & hamburger pickle chips

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a mini muffin tin. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Filling: Add softened cream cheese to a bowl and beat until fluffy. Add the sour cream, diced pickles, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, pickle juice and fresh dill to the bowl. Mix together until evenly combined. Set aside.

3. Prepare the Bacon: Cut 12 strips of bacon in half lengthwise and lay the strips out flat on a clean workspace.

4. Wrap the Filling: Place about 1 Tablespoon of filling at the end of a bacon strip and roll up. Repeat this using all 24 pieces of bacon.

5. Bake: Place each roll up in a muffin tin slot right side up. Secure with a toothpick if needed. Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the bacon is cooked and crispy.

6. Cool, Garnish & Serve: Let the roll ups cool in the muffin tin for 3-5 minutes then use tongs to remove them from the pan onto a serving dish. Garnish with a bit more chopped fresh dill and a hamburger dill pickle slice and serve warm.

Storage and Reheating Instructions

Store Dill Pickle Bacon Shots in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you want to store them in the freezer its best to freeze them on a baking sheet first, then transfer to a freezer bag. They’ll keep for up to 2 months.

How to Reheat Dill Pickle Bacon Shots:

To reheat, pop them in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes, or until they’re heated through. If frozen add a few extra minutes to the oven time.

Helpful Tips & Substitutions

Can This Be Made Ahead of Time?

Yes! Prepare the bacon shots up until the baking step, then refrigerate overnight. When you’re ready, bake as directed. It’s a great way to spread out the prep work for parties.

Substitutions & Variations

Spice it up by adding a dash of cayenne pepper to the filling.
Not a fan of Colby Jack? Feel free to use your favorite cheese blend.

Helpful Cooking Notes

To prevent sticking, consider using a silicone mini muffin tin for easy removal.
If the bacon is browning too quickly, tent the muffin tin with aluminum foil.

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