Bacon Wrapped Pickles Snack (Printable)

Tangy dill pickles enveloped in crispy bacon for a smoky, savory bite perfect for gatherings.

# Components:

→ Main

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

→ Optional

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or place a wire rack on it.
02 - Pat pickles thoroughly dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture.
03 - Cut each pickle in half lengthwise to create 12 halves.
04 - Optionally, sprinkle the pickle halves lightly with black pepper and smoked paprika.
05 - Wrap each pickle half with one slice of bacon, slightly overlapping edges; secure with a toothpick if necessary.
06 - Place bacon-wrapped pickles seam side down on the prepared baking sheet or wire rack.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until bacon is golden brown and crispy.
08 - Remove from oven, cool for 2 to 3 minutes, and remove toothpicks before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste fancy enough to impress guests but take less than 30 minutes from start to serve.
  • The salty-sour-smoky combination is dangerously addictive and stops arguments about what to snack on.
  • Gluten-free and low-carb naturally, so they work for almost any dietary preference without feeling like a compromise.
02 -
  • Moisture is your enemy here—wet pickles produce steamy bacon instead of crispy bacon, and that changes everything about the final texture.
  • The bacon won't look done when you pull it out; it keeps cooking from residual heat and firms up as it cools for exactly 2 to 3 minutes.
  • A wire rack prevents the bottom from getting soggy and uneven, but parchment paper works fine if that's all you have.
03 -
  • Use a wire rack instead of parchment paper if you want the crispiest bottom—the heat circulates underneath and you get even browning all over.
  • Prepare your wrapped pickles ahead of time and refrigerate them for up to 8 hours before baking, which means you can pull them out and bake them fresh when guests arrive.
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