Description
Crispy Pickle Cheese Bites are a quick, crowd‑pleasing appetizer that blends tangy diced dill pickles with melted cheddar, coated in a light breadcrumb crust and fried to golden perfection. This easy recipe yields four servings in just 30 minutes, perfect for parties, game nights, or a simple snack. The bite‑size treats offer a satisfying crunch, cheesy melt, and a bright pickle punch that keeps guests reaching for more. Pair them with a cool ranch dip or tangy mustard sauce for extra zing plus!
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup dill pickles (chopped)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine shredded cheese and chopped pickles in a bowl.
- Form mixture into small balls.
- Dip each ball in beaten egg.
- Roll balls in breadcrumbs to coat.
- Heat oil in a pan to 350°F.
- Fry balls 3‑4 minutes until golden.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- double‑coat the bites. Serve with ranch or mustard dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 bites
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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