Description
Pickles in a Blanket are a fun and savory appetizer featuring dill pickle spears wrapped in crescent roll dough filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, cheddar, crispy bacon, and ranch seasoning. Baked until golden brown and topped with sesame seeds, these bite-sized treats offer a delicious combination of tangy, cheesy, and smoky flavors perfect for parties or snack time.
Ingredients
Scale
Pickle Wraps
- 8 Crescent Rolls
- 2 Whole Dill Pickles (quartered into spears)
Filling
- 4 strips Bacon (cooked crispy and crumbled)
- 1 TBSP Ranch Seasoning
- 1/3 C Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 4 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
For Baking
- 1 Egg (for egg wash)
- Sesame Seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get ready for baking the rolls.
- Prepare pickles: Slice each dill pickle into quarters lengthwise, setting them aside for assembly.
- Mix filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the crispy crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and ranch seasoning. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated into a smooth mixture.
- Assemble rolls: Unroll the crescent rolls and spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture starting from the larger end of each crescent triangle.
- Roll with pickles: Place a pickle spear at the large end of each crescent roll and carefully roll it up toward the pointed end, encasing the filling and pickle inside.
- Prepare for baking: Arrange the wrapped rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment for easy cleanup. Brush the tops with beaten egg wash to give a golden shine when baked and sprinkle sesame seeds on each roll for garnish.
- Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes until they are puffed up and golden brown on top.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the rolls to a wire rack or plate to stop bottom cooking. Let them rest for about 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set slightly and to cool down for easier eating.
Notes
- For extra crispy bacon, cook it in the oven on a foil-lined pan or skillet before mixing into the filling.
- Make sure the cream cheese is well softened for easier mixing and spreading.
- Use cold or room temperature egg for egg wash, and brush lightly to avoid sogginess.
- These can be made ahead and warmed slightly before serving if desired.
- Substitute cheddar with other cheese varieties like mozzarella or pepper jack for different flavor profiles.
- Can be served with ranch or your favorite dipping sauce for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pickle appetizer, crescent roll recipe, bacon cheddar pickle rolls, party snacks, finger food, baked pickles
