Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of tangy dill pickles and gooey cheese with this Cheesy Pickle Bread recipe. Perfect for parties or as a savory snack, this appetizer is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf of French bread or Italian bread, sliced in half lengthwise
Cheese and Pickle Mixture:
- 1 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried dill or fresh chopped dill
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Mix ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine chopped pickles, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Prepare bread: Spread the mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
- Bake: Place the bread halves on the baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use spicy pickles for a tangy kick, or add chopped jalapeños for extra heat.
- This bread is great as a party appetizer or served with soups.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
