Description
Cheesy Stuffed Fried Pickles are a delicious appetizer perfect for any gathering. Crispy fried pickles are filled with a creamy, cheesy mixture and served with a zesty dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Pickles:
- 8 large whole dill pickles
Cheese Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Breading:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Other:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Ranch or spicy mayo for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pickles: Drain and pat the pickles dry. Slice each pickle lengthwise without cutting through completely.
- Make Filling: Mix cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, and paprika. Fill each pickle with the mixture.
- Breading: Dredge pickles in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry: Fry in oil until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Chilling the stuffed pickles before frying can help them hold together better.
- For a spicier kick, try using pepper jack cheese in the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pickle
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
