Dill pickle egg rolls

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Ingredients

  • 12 egg roll wrappers
  • 12 pickles, sliced in half
  • 4 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 c. shredded Cheddar
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 tsp. Chopped chives, for garnish
  • Ranch dressing, for dipping
  • In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese with cheddar, bacon, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper and mix until fully combined.
  • After you’ve halved your pickles, use a spoon to scoop out the seeds on both sides. Fill pickle with cream cheese mixture and join halves.
  • Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond shape and add stuffed pickle. Fold up bottom half and tightly fold in sides. Gently roll, then seal fold with a couple drops of water. Repeat with remaining pickles.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat remaining oil (it should reach 1" up the side of pan) until it starts to bubble. Add egg rolls and fry until golden, 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool slightly.
  • Garnish with chives and serve with Ranch dressing for dipping.

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese with cheddar, bacon, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper and mix until fully combined.
After you’ve halved your pickles, use a spoon to scoop out the seeds on both sides. Fill pickle with cream cheese mixture and join halves.
Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond shape and add stuffed pickle. Fold up bottom half and tightly fold in sides. Gently roll, then seal fold with a couple drops of water. Repeat with remaining pickles.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat remaining oil (it should reach 1" up the side of pan) until it starts to bubble. Add egg rolls and fry until golden, 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool slightly.
Garnish with chives and serve with Ranch dressing for dipping.