Here is a recipe for Cheesy Pickle Bombs—they are everything you described: crunchy, creamy, savory, and wrapped in crispy bacon. They are the ultimate low-carb (if you use the right breadcrumbs) appetizer or game-day snack.
Cheesy Pickle Bombs
Yields: 12 bombs
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20-25 minutes
Ingredients
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12 dill pickle spears (the small snack-size spears, or use whole pickles quartered)
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12 slices of thin-cut bacon (regular cut works, but thin-cut crisps up faster)
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional, for a smoky flavor)
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1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
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1/2 cup pork rinds, finely crushed (for a keto/low-carb option) OR 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs