Description
Indulge in Bacon Wrapped Cheese Sticks, a delightful fusion of crispy bacon, tangy pickles, and creamy cheese perfect for Bacon Appetizers and Carnivore Diet Snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large dill pickles, halved lengthwise
- 4 mozzarella cheese sticks, halved
- 8 slices of bacon
- Toothpicks (optional)
- Optional: ranch or spicy dipping sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the pickle halves dry with paper towels.
- Place a half mozzarella cheese stick between two pickle halves.
- Wrap a slice of bacon around each pickle-cheese sandwich, securing with a toothpick if necessary.
- For oven: Arrange on a foil-lined baking sheet fitted with a wire rack and bake for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- For air fryer: Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through until bacon is crisp.
- Allow to cool for a minute, then serve with dipping sauce of choice.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.
- Ensure pickles are dry to avoid sogginess.
- Adjust bacon cooking time for desired crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Bacon Wrapped Pickle Cheese Sticks