Description
Crispy Fried Pickle Ranch Cheese Bombs are a delightful fusion of flavors that will have your taste buds dancing with excitement. With their irresistible combination of tangy pickles, creamy cheese, and zesty ranch, these snacks are sure to become a crowd-pleasing favorite. Perfect for parties, game nights, or casual gatherings!
Ingredients
- Dill Pickle Slices: The star of the show, these tangy, crunchy pickles provide the perfect contrast to the creamy cheese mixture.
- Mozzarella Cheese: This melty cheese adds a gooey, stringy texture when combined with the cream cheese.
- Cream Cheese: The creamy base that binds the cheese and ranch flavors together seamlessly.
- Ranch Dressing: Bringing a zesty, herbal note to the cheese filling, ranch dressing elevates the overall flavor profile.
- All-Purpose Flour: Essential for the breading process.
- Eggs: Used for binding the breading.
- Breadcrumbs: For a crispy exterior, mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Vegetable Oil: For frying, as it can withstand high temperatures without burning.
Instructions
- Prepare the Pickles: Start by patting the dill pickle slices dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
- Mix the Cheese and Ranch: In a mixing bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, and ranch dressing until smooth.
- Stuff the Pickles: Spread the cheese mixture on top of one pickle slice, then top with another slice to create a “sandwich.” Repeat until all slices are filled.
- Set Up the Breading Station: Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Coat the Pickles: Dip each pickle “sandwich” in flour, then in eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry to Perfection: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C) and fry the bombs in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain and Serve: Remove from oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot with extra ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- For a healthier option, consider baking the cheese bombs at 400°F (200°C) for about 15-20 minutes instead of frying.
- Keep a deep-fry thermometer handy to maintain the oil temperature for optimal frying results.
- Experiment with various dipping sauces, such as spicy mayo or sour cream-based sauces.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 bombs
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Fried Pickles, Cheese Bombs, Appetizer Recipe