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Bacon Pickle Appetizers

It’s sometimes hard to find a unique addition for a potluck, a picnic, or a gathering in your home. Bacon pickles are “finger food” and something you don’t see very often. You can use sweet pickles, but dill is traditional.
The type of bacon you choose helps create unique flavors. Ideas include
1. Cracked pepper
2. Maple
3. Cherry
4. Hickory smoked
5. Applewood
6. Turkey
These disappear quickly, so you may want to make a double batch. It’s wholly understandable. You have dill and bacon crisped to perfection.
Tip: Use regular-cut bacon and pre-cut pickle spears to save time.
What about dips? Perhaps
a. Dill dip (double the flavor)
b. Ranch
c. Cucumber Ranch
d. Dijon Mustard
e. Garlic Aioli
f. Chive and Sour Cream

Ingredients

  • 18 pickle spears
  • 18 slices bacon
  • Chives or parsley (optional)
  • Dressing (you’ll need about ¾ for the whole pickle set)

Instructions 

  • Set the oven to 425F.
  • Pat the pickle spears dry with paper towels.
  • Wrap each pickle with bacon (it may be long enough to go around twice)
  • If you have trouble keeping the bacon in place, use a toothpick.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then turn.
  • Bake for another 10 minutes, and they should be done (you want crispy bacon).
  • Put on a serving platter garnished with chopped chives or parsley.