This was something new that I saw on social media and decided I would give a try to. I wasn't real sure what I would actually think of it but was pleasantly surprised by the outcome!

I began with a jar of whole pickles just in case I destroyed some in the process of learning about how to do this. I cut these pickles in half and then attempted to make a "boat" out of the pickle. Unfortunately, I wasn't very handy at this but my mom was around to help me out. I'll keep practicing until I get it down though. I did destroy a couple in the process though.

Once we had 6 pickles halved and turned into boats we decided that would be good for what we were doing initially.

The information below is enough to stuff 6-8 whole pickles.

Ingredients:

• Whole Pickles (Dill)

• 2 blocks cream cheese (8oz blocks)

• 1.5-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 1/2 package of bacon (or you can use bacon bits - I'm a snob and like fresh bacon)

• 1 ranch mix packet

Instructions:

Cook bacon as desired to make "bacon bits".

Cut pickles in half and then scoop out the inside (or cut) to make a "boat" to hold the stuffing. Lay pickle boats on a paper towel or plate to "drain".

Once the bacon is cooled, then cut into small pieces or "bits".

Pat the pickle boats dry with a paper towel.

In a large mixing bowl, add cream cheese (if it's not soft, go ahead and soften in the microwave for 30-45 seconds), Bacon Bits, Shredded Cheddar, and Ranch packet and mix together well.

Stuff the pickle boats with the mixture (I was generous with my stuffing).

Air Fry the stuffed pickles for 8 minutes at 400 degrees.

Let cool, then serve with ranch dip!


Happy Eating! - Sam