23 Recipes for Pickle Fanatics

Updated on Sep. 26, 2024

Whether you like them plain, in a sandwich or even on top of pizza, we've rounded up our favorite ways to eat pickles.

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Are you the type to steal pickles off your pals’ plates? Then these are the recipes for you!

Air-Fryer Pickles

Enjoy deep-fried pickles? You’ll love this version even more. Dill pickle slices are coated with panko bread crumbs and spices, then air-fried until crispy. Dip them in ranch dressing for an appetizer you won’t soon forget. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado

Also, check what is a pickle all about!

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Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

Total Time 55 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This casserole has it all: ground beef, bacon, onions and cheese, all baked up in your trusty 9×13 pan. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 418 calories, 32g fat (15g saturated fat), 230mg cholesterol, 602mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein.

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Dill Pickle Dip

Total Time 10 min
Servings 3 cups
From the Recipe Creator: My love for pickles led me to create this dill pickle dip. It’s so easy to whip together. But be warned…it’s addicting! —April Anderson, Forest Lake, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 108 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 210mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
4/23

Dill Pickle Soup

Total Time 20 min
Servings 8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: This dill pickle soup is made from a century-old Swiss recipe. Traditionally, it is a winter soup, but we serve it year-round because of the demand. —Nancy Ross, Salem, Oregon
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 338 calories, 26g fat (16g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1982mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
5/23

Cuban Sliders

Total Time 30 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: These wonderful little rolls are baked until lightly toasted and the cheese melts. The leftover King’s Hawaiian ham sliders keep really well in the fridge, and they make a lovely cold snack. Followers of my blog, houseofyumm.com, go nuts for these! —Serene Herrera, Dallas, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 191 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
6/23

Cheeseburger Pizza

Total Time 30 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My husband’s favorite foods are pizza and cheeseburgers, so I combined the two in a pie with mayo and dill pickle juice. People who try this cheeseburger pizza always laugh in surprise because it’s so good. —Angie Zimmerman, Eureka, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 508 calories, 31g fat (10g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 1132mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.
7/23

Dill Pickle Potato Salad

Total Time 40 min
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This creamy dill pickle potato salad makes a flavorful and attractive addition to a Fourth of July picnic or church supper.—Nancy Holland, Morgan Hill, California
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 415 calories, 30g fat (5g saturated fat), 139mg cholesterol, 677mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
8/23

Fried Dill Pickles

Total Time 20 min
Servings 3-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator: You may be surprised when you see how easy it is to make a batch of Fried Dill Pickels. Don’t be surprised if they get snatched up in a flash! —Eloise Maynor, Scottsboro, AL
Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 94 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1237mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
9/23

Dilly Turkey Melt

Total Time 25 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This is a hearty grilled sandwich with a distinctive and delicious combination of ingredients. The pickle slices add a bit of fun, and the barbecue sauce provides a hint of sweetness that’s irresistible. —Henry Mujica, North Riverside, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 628 calories, 34g fat (19g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 1359mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 39g protein.
10/23

Pastrami Roll-Ups

Total Time 15 min
Servings 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: For a book club event, I created pastrami roll-ups with cream cheese and a pickle. Those tasty bites quickly pulled a disappearing act. —Merritt Heinrich, Oswego, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 1 roll-up: 25 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 158mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
11/23

Dill Bloody Marys

Total Time 10 min
Servings 2 servings
From the Recipe Creator: With a nice level of pepper, and just enough dill from the pickle, these Bloody Marys are sure to please. To make Contrary Marys simply leave out the vodka. —Jay Ferkovich, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 224 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 1613mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
12/23

Cheeseburger Pie

Total Time 50 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This cheeseburger pie tastes so much like its namesake—right down to the pickles in it! We home-school our children so I like easy recipes like this that get them involved in cooking. —Rhonda Cannady, Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 302 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 804mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
13/23

Dilly Mini Cheese Balls

Total Time 15 min
Servings 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: ??These mini cheese balls are perfect for any gathering, no matter what time of year it is! Kids love the cheesy, salty flavor, and adults appreciate how easy they are to make. —Carole Lanthier, Courtice, Ontario
Nutrition Facts: 1 mini cheese ball: 56 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 65mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
14/23

Cubano Macaroni Salad

Total Time 25 min
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: One of my favorite sandwiches is a hot Cubano, piled high with juicy pork, layers of ham and melty Swiss cheese. These same ingredients are amazing in a macaroni salad. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 300 calories, 22g fat (5g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 402mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.
15/23

Cheeseburger Nachos

Total Time 25 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Cheeseburger nachos are the perfect game-day graze. Load them up with all the toppings or let everyone claim part of the platter that they can top with their faves. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 407 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1082mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein.
16/23

Cuban Roasted Pork Sandwiches

Total Time 3 hours 40 min
Servings 24 servings
From the Recipe Creator: For an incredible hot sandwich, slowly roast pork in a seasoned citrus marinade, then layer slices of the meat with pickles, zippy mustard, ham and cheese. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 590 calories, 27g fat (15g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 1206mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 39g protein.
17/23

Ham & Pickle Wraps

Total Time 10 min
Servings 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I decided to try this recipe on my card club, and it was a big success. They loved it. This ham pickle roll up recipe can be swapped around and changed in so many different ways and always turns out as an awesome appetizer or great-looking centerpiece over a hand of cards.
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 24 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 243mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
18/23

Chili Dog Pizza

Total Time 25 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My girls love it when I make this mash-up pizza with hot dogs and chili. It’s a marvelous way to use up leftover chili. —Jennifer Stowell, Smithville, Missouri
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 404 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 1113mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.
19/23

Garlic-Dill Deviled Eggs

Total Time 20 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: In my family, Easter isn’t complete without deviled eggs. Fresh dill and garlic perk up the flavor of these irresistible appetizers that you’ll want to eat on every occasion. —Kami Horch, Calais, Maine
Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed egg half: 81 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
20/23

Sweet and Hot Chicken with Dill Pickle Sauce

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This is my low-carb version of Nashville hot chicken. We try to cut carbs as much as possible, so the fried breaded version and the sandwich version of this dish were out. Instead, I make a baked rendition with the same delicious flavors. This is also amazing made with chicken tenders and served in wraps. —Fay A. Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken thigh with 2 tablespoons pickle sauce: 350 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 484mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein.
21/23

Peanut Butter Pickle Sandwich

Total Time 5 min
Servings 1 serving
From the Recipe Creator: Crunchy, tangy, salty and sweet, this open-faced peanut butter pickle sandwich hits all your cravings. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Nutrition Facts: 1 open-faced sandwich: 207 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1223mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
22/23

Pickle Martini

Total Time 5 min
Servings 1 serving
From the Recipe Creator: If sweet drinks aren't your thing, try this pickle martini recipe instead. This cocktail leans on the briny and salty side of the flavor palette with its blend of vodka (or gin), pickle juice and dry vermouth. And for the pickle lovers out there—feel free to pour that juice with a heavy hand! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 180 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 219mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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One-Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

Total Time 50 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: When the weather’s too chilly to grill, I whip up a big pot of this cheesy pasta. Believe it or not, it tastes just like a bacon cheeseburger, and it’s much easier for my young children to enjoy. —Carly Terrell, Granbury Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 390 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 1023mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein.