Description
These Cheesy Pickle Chips are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer that combines the tangy crunch of dill pickles with the savory goodness of melted cheddar cheese. Baked to perfection, these crispy treats are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Pickle Chips:
- 12 dill pickle chips (sliced round and patted dry)
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Black pepper to taste
Optional:
- Ranch or your favorite dipping sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare pickle chips: Pat the pickle chips dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Mix cheese: In a small bowl, mix the shredded cheese with garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Assemble: Place small mounds of the seasoned cheese onto the baking sheet, then place one pickle chip in the center of each mound.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes to crisp up before serving. Enjoy warm with ranch or dipping sauce if desired.
Notes
- Use sharp cheddar or mix in Parmesan for extra flavor.
- For added heat, sprinkle a little cayenne or crushed red pepper into the cheese mix.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 chips
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
