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Pickle Cheese Chips with Ranch Dipping Recipe

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These crispy Pickle Chips combine tangy dill pickle slices with melted cheddar jack cheese and a hint of ranch seasoning, baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a flavorful appetizer or snack, they are easy to prepare and delicious when dipped in ranch dressing.

Ingredients

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Cheese

  • 1½ cup freshly shredded cheddar jack cheese

Pickles

  • 12 dill pickle slices (also called hamburger dill chips)

Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix

Dipping Sauce

  • Ranch dressing for dipping

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a mini muffin pan with avocado or olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Pickles: Pat the dill pickle slices dry using a paper towel to remove excess moisture and pickle juice, which helps the cheese crisp up during baking.
  3. Add Base Cheese Layer: Sprinkle approximately 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar jack cheese into the bottom of each muffin cup, creating a cheesy foundation.
  4. Place Pickle Slices: Place one pickle slice on top of the cheese layer in each muffin cup, pressing gently so it adheres to the cheese.
  5. Season with Ranch Mix: Evenly sprinkle about ¼ teaspoon of dry ranch dressing mix over each pickle slice for added flavor.
  6. Top with Cheese: Add 2 teaspoons of shredded cheddar jack cheese on top of each seasoned pickle slice.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown around the edges. For a darker, crispier chip, you can extend baking by a couple of minutes.
  8. Cool and Drain: Remove from oven and let rest for 1-2 minutes. Transfer the pickle chips to a cooling rack or a paper towel-lined plate and gently pat off excess oil with a paper towel.
  9. Serve: Serve the pickle chips warm with ranch dressing for dipping.

Notes

  • Pat the pickle slices very dry before baking to help the cheese crisp instead of steaming.
  • Use low moisture cheeses for the best texture and crisp edges.
  • Let the chips cool slightly before removing them from the pan so they hold together better.
  • A mini muffin pan works best to keep the cheese from spreading.
  • For extra crispiness, allow the chips to rest on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.

Keywords: pickle chips, cheddar jack cheese, baked snacks, appetizer, ranch seasoning, gluten free snack

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