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Bacon Wrapped Pickles Stuffed With Cream Cheese

Crispy bacon-wrapped pickles stuffed with creamy cream cheese and grilled until the bacon is crisp. This easy pickle appetizer has sweet-and-savory flavor with a visible creamy center when cut.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bacon Wrapped Pickles Stuffed With Cream Cheese
  • 12 dill pickle spears Patted dry before stuffing to help the bacon crisp.
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened for easy stuffing.
  • 12 bacon slices Slice quantity for wrapping one pickle each.
  • 1 toothpicks Use to secure bacon; remove before serving.

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Prep and stuff the pickles
  1. Cut a slit lengthwise in each pickle spear without cutting all the way through, leaving the spear intact.
  2. Stuff each cut pickle with softened cream cheese so the filling sits firmly inside.
Wrap and grill
  1. Wrap each stuffed pickle with a slice of bacon and secure with toothpicks to hold the bacon in place.
  2. Grill over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, turning frequently, until the bacon is crispy.
  3. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Notes

For the crispiest bacon, pat the pickle spears very dry before stuffing so moisture doesn’t steam the bacon. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat on the grill or in a skillet until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because the pickles can soften after thawing. For a lower-fat swap, use turkey bacon and keep the cream cheese portion the same.