Bacon-Wrapped Pickle Delight
Ingredients:
- Giant dill pickles (enough for each child)
- Cream cheese (1 block, softened)
- Shredded cheese (your choice, 2 cups)
- Bacon strips (1 per pickle half)
- Toothpicks
Directions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Pickles:
- Cut the giant dill pickles in half lengthwise.
- Use a paper towel to pat them dry, removing excess pickle juice.
- Cream Cheese Spread:
- Spread a generous layer of softened cream cheese evenly over each pickle half.
- Cheesy Topping:
- Sprinkle your favorite shredded cheese on top of the cream cheese. Feel free to be as generous as you like; after all, more cheese equals more joy!
- Bacon Wrapping:
- Wrap each cream cheese and shredded cheese-covered pickle half with a strip of bacon. Secure the bacon with toothpicks, ensuring it stays in place during baking.
- Bake:
- Place the bacon-wrapped pickle halves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 12 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and golden.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
- Serve these delightful bacon-wrapped pickle wedges as a tasty snack or side dish for your hungry crew of kids.
Tip: You can also customize this recipe by adding a sprinkle of your favorite seasonings, such as garlic powder or paprika, to enhance the flavors. Enjoy the smiles on your little minions’ faces as they savor this delicious and budget-friendly treat! 😍 😉