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Crispy Pickle Roll-Ups with Cream Cheese

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A quick and easy snack featuring dill pickle spears rolled with seasoned cream cheese, coated in a crispy panko breadcrumb crust, and fried to golden perfection. Perfect for parties, snack time, or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 12 dill pickle spears, drained and patted dry
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Vegetable oil, about 2 cups for frying (2-inch deep)

Instructions

  1. Drain the pickle spears well on paper towels and pat dry thoroughly (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy (3 minutes).
  3. Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture over each pickle spear using a butter knife or small spatula (10 minutes).
  4. Roll each cream cheese-coated pickle spear tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for about 15 minutes to firm up the cream cheese (15 minutes).
  5. Set up the coating station with flour in one shallow bowl, beaten eggs in another, and panko breadcrumbs seasoned with salt and pepper in a third (5 minutes).
  6. Remove roll-ups from freezer and unwrap. Dredge each roll-up in flour, shake off excess, dip into beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to help crumbs stick (10 minutes).
  7. Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or skillet to 350°F (175°C), about 2 inches deep (5 minutes).
  8. Fry the roll-ups in batches without overcrowding for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to turn and remove them. Drain on paper towels (10-15 minutes).
  9. Let the roll-ups cool slightly before serving; best enjoyed warm when cream cheese is soft inside (2 minutes).

Notes

Pat pickles dry thoroughly to prevent soggy coating. Freeze roll-ups before frying to keep cream cheese inside. Maintain oil temperature at 350°F to avoid greasy or burnt coating. For gluten-free, substitute flour and panko with almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs. For dairy-free, use cream cheese alternatives made from coconut or cashew milk. Baking option: bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.

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