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Dill Pickle Bacon Shots

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 79kcal

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

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a mini muffin tin. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • Prepare the Bacon: Cut 12 strips of bacon in half lengthwise and lay the strips out flat on a clean workspace.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Notes

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.

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.