Pickles in a Blanket 🥒✨
The ultimate salty, tangy, crunchy snack—dill pickles wrapped in flaky puff pastry with cheese and mustard! Think “pigs in a blanket,” but with a briny, irresistible twist. Perfect for parties, game day, or a quirky appetizer that always steals the show.
Ingredients
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1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent rolls (or 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed)
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8-10 whole dill pickles (or pickle spears, patted very dry)
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4 slices cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or pepper jack), cut into strips
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2 tbsp Dijon or spicy mustard (optional)
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1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning (or garlic powder + poppy seeds)
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1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
Directions
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Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll it out: Unroll crescent dough (or puff pastry) and separate into triangles (if using crescents). If using puff pastry, cut into long strips.
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Add toppings: Spread a thin layer of mustard on each triangle/strip, then place a cheese strip and a pickle at the wide end.
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Wrap it up: Roll the pickle snugly in the dough, sealing the edges. (For extra crispiness, brush with egg wash and sprinkle with seasoning.)
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Bake: Place seam-side down on the baking sheet. Bake 12-15 mins until golden brown.
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Serve: Let cool slightly (the cheese will be molten!) and enjoy with ranch, extra mustard, or hot honey.
Variations
🌶️ Spicy: Add a slice of jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce before rolling.
🧀 Cheesy Explosion: Mix cream cheese with shredded cheddar for extra gooeyness.
🥓 Meaty: Wrap the pickle in a slice of ham or prosciutto before the dough.
🍯 Sweet & Tangy: Drizzle with honey after baking.
Why It Works
✅ Crunchy + creamy (pickles + melty cheese) = addictive texture.
✅ Ready in 20 mins—faster than delivery!
✅ Crowd-pleaser for pickle lovers and haters alike (they’ll be converted).
Pro Tip: Use mini pickles for bite-sized poppers! Great with beer or a Bloody Mary. 🍻
Want a air fryer version? Just adjust cooking time to 8-10 mins at 370°F (187°C). 😊
