Chickles (Cheese Pickles)

A stack of cheesy fried pickles with a small container of ranch dressing in the background.

This easy recipe for Chickles (AKA Cheese Pickles) is made with just 2 simple ingredients! Crispy, cheesy, low carb, and oh-so-satisfying.

Course Appetizer, Snack, Snacks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 2

Total Time 4

Servings serving

Calories 74

Author Dorothy Bigelow

Ingredients

1 slice cheese cheddar, monterey Jack, marble, etc. (Do not use American cheese)
1 dill pickle spear

Instructions

Heat a large non-stick skillet (or well seasoned cast iron) over medium heat.
Once the pan radiates heat, place the cheese slice in the center of the pan.
The cheese slice will bubble up and melt. Do not attempt to touch it until the edges begin to brown and the bottom crisps up.
Once the edges of the cheese brown (about 1-2 minutes), slide a thin spatula around the edges of the cheese to loosen it from the pan.
Place a single pickle spear in the center of the melted cheese square.
Use the spatula to roll one half of the cheese on top of the pickle spear, then continue to roll the pickle so that it becomes wrapped in the fried cheese.
Remove from the skillet. If desired, drain the excess grease on a paper towel lined plate.
Repeat with the desired amount of cheese and pickles.
Serve with ranch dressing (or your favorite dipping sauce) and enjoy!

Notes

Cheese: Use real cheese slices and avoid American cheese. Cheddar, marble, Monterey Jack, and Provolone all work pretty well. Mozzarella stays melty without crisping easily, so it's not the best choice, but it can work.

Can I use shredded cheese? This recipe can work well with shredded cheese. Just place it in a single layer, keeping it in a square shape about the length of a pickle spear.

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