Keto Pickle Poppers

Keto bacon-wrapped pickle appetizer

This appetizer is the perfect addition to your party menu or game day snack table! Each individual popper is wrapped in bacon and is served alongside homemade ranch. They are very easy to make and can be prepared and served in just 50 minutes.

Ingredients used in this recipe

• Dill pickles
• Cream cheese
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Dried dill
• Dried parsley
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Bacon
• Mayonnaise
• Sour cream
• Heavy whipping cream
• Apple cider vinegar
• Pepper
• Salt

Low-carb pickle popper recipe FAQs

Before you get started with this recipe, I would recommend reviewing the answers to commonly asked questions about these pickle poppers:

Are there any ingredient substitution options?

• Dill Pickles: If you don’t have any pickles on-hand or if you’re just looking for some added spice, jalapeños can be used here at a 1:1 ratio. You will need to de-seed them based on your spice preference. Note that baking time will likely be different than the original recipe is written, so be sure to watch them carefully to avoid burning.
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Shredded mozzarella, Colby-Jack, or Monterey Jack will work just fine in place of shredded cheddar.
• Mayonnaise: Sour cream can be used in place of mayonnaise. Note that since the recipe already calls for sour cream, you will need to use the originally written amount of sour cream (1/4 cup) plus an additional 1/2 cup to substitute for the mayonnaise.
• Sour Cream: Mayonnaise can be used in place of sour cream. Since the recipe already calls for mayonnaise though, you will need to use the originally written amount of mayonnaise (1/2 cup) plus an additional 1/4 cup to substitute for the sour cream.
• Apple Cider Vinegar: White wine vinegar or lemon juice can be substituted in here at a 1:1 ratio.

How many net carbs are in each pickle popper?

Each serving contains 4.8 grams of net carbs. 3 poppers is equivalent to 1 serving and the recipe yields 4 servings (12 pickle poppers total).

You can find the full nutrition information, including calories, total carbs, protein, and fat content, in the nutrition label below the recipe instructions within the recipe card.

How should these be stored after baking?

Store baked pickle poppers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

How to make these easy keto pickle poppers

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Pickle Poppers: Slice large dill pickles in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds of each pickle half with small spoon or teaspoon measuring spoon.

In a mixing bowl, mix together cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and spices.

Spoon mixture into dill pickle halves, wrap each with bacon as tightly as possible to avoid mixture spilling out, and transfer each to prepared baking sheet. Transfer baking sheet to oven to bake until bacon is just crispy, about 25-30 minutes, flipping each over after 15 minutes to ensure bacon crisps up on all sides.

Ranch: While poppers bake, in a mixing bowl, mix together all ingredients. Set aside.

Final Steps: With pan of poppers still in oven, turn oven broiler on and broil until desired crispiness of bacon is reached, about 1-3 minutes, watching carefully to ensure poppers do not burn. Remove pan from oven, allow poppers to cool slightly, before serving with prepared ranch.

Looking for more savory appetizers?

If you love these pickle poppers, you will enjoy these other keto savory appetizer recipes:

• Cheesy Chicken Fritters
• Golden Jicama Fries
• Keto Roasted Radishes
• Keto Stuffed Mushroom