Crunchy dill pickles stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon — the most addictive BBQ appetizer you will ever make.
Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Instructions
Dry the pickles
Pat each pickle spear thoroughly dry with paper towels. Excess moisture will prevent the bacon from crisping. Let them sit on paper towels for 10 minutes.
Pro tip: This drying step is the key to crispy bacon — skip it and you get soggy results.
Make the filling
Mix softened cream cheese with shredded cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne until well combined.
Stuff the pickles
Cut a slit lengthwise down each pickle spear, about halfway through. Pipe or spread the cream cheese mixture into the slit generously.
Wrap and season
Wrap each stuffed pickle tightly with a slice of bacon, starting from one end and spiraling to the other. Secure with a toothpick if needed. Sprinkle lightly with BBQ rub.
Grill or smoke
For grilling: cook over medium heat (350°F) for 20-25 minutes, turning every 5 minutes. For smoking: smoke at 275°F for 25-30 minutes. Cook until bacon is crispy on all sides.
Serve
Rest for 5 minutes (the cream cheese is very hot inside). Remove toothpicks. Serve on a platter with ranch dressing.
Serving Suggestions
Nutrition per serving
220
Calories
10g
Protein
18g
Fat
4g
Carbs
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