Description
These Cheesy Pickle Chips are a quick and tasty snack featuring dill pickle slices topped with melted cheddar cheese and a savory dry ranch seasoning. Baked to crispy perfection in a mini muffin pan, they offer a delightful combination of tangy, cheesy, and seasoned flavors that make for an irresistible appetizer or party treat.
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 pickle chips and cheese layers.
- Prepare Pickles: Drain the dill pickle chips well and thoroughly pat them dry using paper towels. Removing excess moisture helps the cheese crisp up nicely and prevents sogginess in the finished snack.
- Layer Cheese: Using a mini muffin pan, sprinkle approximately 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese into each cup to create a cheesy base for the pickle chips.
- Add Pickles: Place one dill pickle chip on top of the shredded cheese in each muffin tin cup, ensuring even distribution.
- Season & Top with Cheese: Sprinkle dry ranch seasoning evenly over the pickles in each cup, then add about ½ teaspoon more shredded cheese on top of each pickle chip for extra cheesy flavor and richness.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 6 minutes or until the cheese melts, bubbles, and turns a light golden brown.
- Cool & Crisp: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the chips to cool for a few minutes. Then transfer each chip onto paper towels to let them crisp up further as they cool.
- Serve: Enjoy the Cheesy Pickle Chips on their own as a flavorful snack, or serve with your favorite dip for an added burst of taste.
Notes
- Make sure pickle chips are well drained and patted dry to avoid sogginess.
- You can use any type of shredded cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a cheese blend.
- Dry ranch seasoning adds a nice tang and herb flavor, but you can substitute with your favorite seasoning blend if preferred.
- Serve immediately or within a few hours for best crispiness.
- These chips pair well with dips like ranch, blue cheese, or a spicy mayo.
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
