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Crispy Pickles in a Blanket with cheese wrapped in crescent rolls on a plate

Pickles in a Blanket

A crunchy, briny pickle wrapped in warm, buttery dough that makes for an irresistible party snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 to 2 tubes refrigerated crescent roll dough or puff pastry sheet Crescent dough is easiest, but puff pastry works too.
  • 12 spears dill pickles (or whole small pickles) Soak up moisture and dry well before using.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (optional) Cheddar or pepper jack work well.
  • 1 large egg For egg wash to add gloss.
  • to taste seasonings (garlic powder, everything bagel seasoning, black pepper) Add according to preference.
Dips
  • ranch, spicy mayo, honey mustard, or plain yellow mustard Serve separately to keep them fresh.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the pickles dry with paper towels. This step is crucial for preventing sogginess.
  3. Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles. Optionally, cut the triangles lengthwise for smaller wraps.
Assembly
  1. If using cheese, sprinkle it onto the dough strip before placing the pickle on top. Roll the dough around the pickle snugly.
  2. Place the wrapped pickles seam side down on the baking sheet. Brush them with beaten egg for a glossy finish.
  3. Sprinkle your chosen seasoning on top.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 12 to 16 minutes, or until golden brown. For hotter ovens, start checking at 11 minutes.
  2. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving to prevent burns from hot pickle steam.

Notes

Best served warm and crisp. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for optimal texture.