Description
Crispy Pickle Cheese Bites are a golden, crunchy, cheesy snack that bursts with tangy pickle flavor in every bite. Made with mozzarella and cheddar, wrapped around dill pickle slices, and coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, these bites come together in minutes for game day, parties, or late-night cravings. Oven-baked to a crisp finish, they deliver satisfying texture with minimal effort, perfect for entertaining or a quick bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dill pickle slices, patted very dry
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix mozzarella and cheddar cheese together.
- Wrap a small amount of cheese mixture around each pickle slice to fully cover.
- Dip each cheese-wrapped pickle into beaten egg, then coat evenly with breadcrumbs.
- Place bites on the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Dry pickles thoroughly to prevent soggy bites.
- For extra crunch, use seasoned breadcrumbs or a mix with a touch of parmesan.
- Serve with ranch, spicy dipping sauce, or mustard for dipping.
- Yields about 4 servings; great for game day and parties.
- Can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: Crispy Pickle Cheese Bites, pickle bites, cheesy appetizer, easy snack, game day snacks, quick appetizer, mozzarella cheddar bites