Tasty Cheese Dill Pickle Bacon Shots Recipe
Tasty Cheese Dill Pickle Bacon Shots are a unique party appetizer combining crispy bacon wrapped around a creamy, tangy filling of cream cheese, dill pickles, sour cream, and shredded Colby Jack cheese. This easy-to-make recipe delights with a perfect balance of salty, tangy, and savory flavors, making them a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: 55-60 minutes
- Yield: 24 bacon shots 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp pickle brine (from the pickle jar)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened at room temperature)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup diced dill pickles
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
For the Bacon Shots:
- 12 slices medium-thick cut bacon
Optional Toppings:
- Hamburger pickle slices (for garnish)
- Extra chopped fresh dill (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin and set it aside for later use.
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add sour cream, diced pickles, shredded Colby Jack cheese, garlic powder, pickle brine, and fresh dill. Mix well until smooth and combined. Set aside.
- Prepare the Bacon Strips: Cut 12 slices of bacon in half lengthwise to create 24 thinner strips. Lay them flat on a clean workspace.
- Assemble the Bacon Roll-Ups: Place about 1 tablespoon of the filling at one end of each bacon strip. Roll the bacon tightly around the filling to form neat roll-ups. Secure with toothpicks if desired.
- Bake the Roll-Ups: Place each roll-up right side up into the slots of the prepared mini muffin tin. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and cooked through.
- Cool, Garnish, and Serve: Let the roll-ups cool in the tin for 3-5 minutes. Carefully remove with tongs and arrange on a serving plate. Garnish with chopped fresh dill and a small hamburger pickle slice. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use regular or center-cut bacon for best crispiness; avoid thick-cut bacon.
- Let cream cheese soften for at least one hour to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Drain pickles well before dicing to prevent excess moisture and runny filling.
- Wrap bacon around the outside of the mini muffin tin cups to hold shape better while baking.
- Prepare filling mixture up to 2 days ahead and store in the fridge for convenience.
- These shots are best served fresh; leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days but bacon may lose crispiness.
- Substitute sour cream with plain Greek yogurt for a protein boost.
Keywords: bacon appetizers, party snacks, dill pickle bacon shots, cheese bacon bites, party finger foods, easy appetizer recipes
