Description
A quick and easy appetizer featuring dill pickle chips baked with layers of shredded cheese and dry ranch seasoning, resulting in crispy, cheesy, and tangy bite-sized snacks perfect for parties or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pickle Chips
- 24 dill pickle hamburger chips
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheese (such as cheddar or a blend)
Seasoning
- 3 tbsp dry ranch seasoning (from a packet)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175°C) to prepare for baking the chips.
- Prepare Pickles: Drain the dill pickle chips and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels. This will help the cheese crisp up and prevent sogginess.
- Layer Cheese: Using a mini muffin pan, sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese into each tin, creating a base layer for the pickle chips.
- Add Pickles: Place one dill pickle chip on top of the shredded cheese in each muffin tin.
- Season & Top with Cheese: Evenly sprinkle dry ranch seasoning over each pickle chip. Then add about ½ teaspoon more shredded cheese on top of each chip, ensuring extra cheesy flavor and a crispy topping.
- Bake: Place the mini muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 6 minutes or until the cheese turns brown and begins to bubble.
- Cool & Crisp: Remove the pan from the oven and let the chips cool for a few minutes. Then transfer each chip onto a paper towel to allow them to crisp up further as they cool.
- Serve: Enjoy the Cheesy Pickle Chips plain or paired with your favorite dip for added flavor.
Notes
- Ensure pickle chips are very dry before assembling to avoid sogginess.
- You can experiment with different cheese types, such as a sharp cheddar or a cheddar-mozzarella blend, for varied flavor and texture.
- The dry ranch seasoning adds a tangy, herby kick, but you can substitute it with your favorite seasoning blend if desired.
- Serve immediately after cooling to maintain maximum crispness.
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
