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Cheese Dill Pickle Bacon Shots

Cheese Dill Pickle Bacon Shots That Will Wow Your Guests

Cheese Dill Pickle Bacon Shots offer a delightful blend of flavors, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 shots
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Essential for texture
  • 1/2 cup Diced Pickles Drain well
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Feel free to swap for another cheese
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Optional but recommended
  • 2 tbsp Pickle Juice For authentic flavor
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill Garnish option
For the Bacon
  • 12 slices Bacon Avoid thick-cut
For Assembly
  • 24 Toothpicks Optional
  • 1 Mini Muffin Tin For shaping the shots

Equipment

  • Mini Muffin Tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cooking Spray

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. Beat the softened cream cheese until light and fluffy, then stir in sour cream, diced pickles, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, pickle juice, and fresh dill.
  3. Cut each strip of bacon in half lengthwise.
  4. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the filling onto the center of each halved bacon strip and roll tightly.
  5. Arrange the rolled bacon shots upright in the pre-greased muffin tin.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes until the bacon is golden and crispy.
  7. Allow to cool for 3 to 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh dill and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1shotCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mg

Notes

Use center-cut bacon for even cooking and always soften cream cheese for smooth filling. Drain pickles thoroughly to avoid runniness and dry bacon strips before wrapping.

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