Description
Crispy Pickle Cheese Bites are a quick and irresistible snack made with melty cheese and tangy pickles, baked to golden perfection in just 20 minutes—perfect for parties, game nights, or easy appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped dill pickles
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs (optional)
- Nonstick spray
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, chopped pickles, and garlic powder.
- Add breadcrumbs if using, then mix everything until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small bite-sized balls and place them evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Pat pickles dry to avoid excess moisture.
Use high-quality cheese for the best melt and flavor.
Add hot sauce or jalapeños for a spicy kick.
Reheat in oven or air fryer to keep them crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg