Bacon Wrapped Dill Pickles (Printable)

Crispy bacon encases tangy dill pickles in this easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer ready in 30 minutes.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Main Components

01 - 6 large whole dill pickles
02 - 12 slices regular-cut bacon

→ Optional Seasonings

03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or place a wire rack on top.
02 - Thoroughly pat pickles dry with paper towels to remove surface moisture. Slice each pickle lengthwise to create 12 halves.
03 - Lightly sprinkle pickle halves with black pepper and smoked paprika if using seasoning.
04 - Wrap each pickle half with one slice of bacon, slightly overlapping the edges. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
05 - Place bacon-wrapped pickles seam side down on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring even spacing.
06 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until bacon reaches golden brown color and desired crispness.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove toothpicks before serving warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The salty crisp bacon against the cold tangy pickle creates that perfect addictive contrast
  • They disappear faster than you can bake them so make double
02 -
  • Dry pickles make all the difference between soggy and spectacular results
  • Starting bacon at the underside seam helps prevent unwrapping in the oven
03 -
  • Cooking on a wire rack lets the bacon fat drip away for extra crunch
  • Letting them rest for a few minutes keeps that crispy texture intact
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