Deviled Pickles
An egg filled with an egg mixture is a deviled egg, so by that logic, a pickle filled with a pickle mixture is a deviled pickle! I was so excited to try this new idea I had for a snackable and flavorful twist on a deviled egg! They came out so tasty! Fresh and creamy! The filling was so good too that I have been making it as a dip for crackers.
The inspiration for this recipe
I had a few different ideas for how I planned to execute these and I tried them all! In the end, the straightforward version served on flat pickle chips was my favorite and the easiest to do. I also tried to hollow out some pickles and make the deviled pickles look more like a deviled egg but in the end I felt like it was pointless and not worth the effort. The third way was to make pickle cups with large pickles. That was maybe the best way but a little more tedious than most people might want to do. I have provided a recipe for pickle chips and hollowed out pickles.
Make the deviled pickle filling
Combine all the ingredients in a food processor. Cream cheese, mayo, cheese, dill, scallions, mustard, hot sauce, pickles, and pickle juice. This filling was so good that I had to stop myself from eating it all with a spoon!
I also added a little bit of potato flakes to make sure the mixture was thick enough.
Testing different versions
As I mentioned, at first I wanted these to look like deviled eggs so I tried this version where I hollowed out some of a pickle. They looked OK in the end and still obviously tasted great, but the extra effort was not worth it.
They still looked good though!
Then I tried using a big pickle and hollowing it out bite sized pieces. This was visually my favorite way to do it, but it was a little more time consuming.
Putting the deviled pickles together – pickle slices version
Put the pickle chips on a plate, then top with the filling, and sprinkle on toasted breadcrumbs and chili flakes.
Serve the deviled pickle slices
I served them with some extra chili flakes, extra pickles, and some toothpicks in case people didn’t want to use their hands. These were so good! I used spicy pickles so between those, the chili flakes, and hot sauce, the deviled pickles had some nice heat going on.
Serving the deviled pickles- hollowed out version
Same deal – put the pickles on a plate and fill them with the filling, then top with the breadcrumbs.
I love these this way, but will only make them for a more special event. For regular hang outs I would make the pickle chip versions.
Twists on this recipe
It’s up to you which way you want to present these deviled pickles. You could also tweak the filling to your liking! Maybe even add some cooked egg yolks to it?
If you are obsessed with pickles like me, check out my pickle meatloaf, or these pickle pancakes!
Deviled Pickles
Equipment
Ingredients
filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (I used cheddar and jack)
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 scallions
- 1 tablespoon chopped dill
- 1/2 cup chopped pickles
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/4 cup dehydrated potato flakes
finish
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 16 ounces pickle chips OR
- 45 ounce jar large pickles
- 1 teaspoon Korean chili flakes
Instructions
- If you are using the large pickles hollowed out, start with that part. Use the photo above as a guide. Cut about 1.5 inch logs of pickle, and use a melon baller to scoop out some on one side. Save the insides to mix into the filling.
- Blend all filling ingredients until smooth. Store covered in the fridge for an hour until ready to use.
- Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium high heat and add in the breadcrumbs. Stir and cook, tossing often, until golden brown. Remove from heat.
- If the pickle filling seems too thick, thin it out a bit with some pickle juice. Load it into a piping bag with a star tip.
- Lay the pickle chips or hollowed out pickle logs onto a platter and pipe the filling onto them.
- Before serving, top with the breadcrumbs and chili flakes.
Definitely going to try this I make homemade pickles so this b a new twist
Can’t wait to try this out. Thank you so much for the recipe.
Sounds terrific! Thanks!
Love pickles got to try this for new years eve
Love anything pickle
Looking forward to sharing this recipe with my niece!
Genius, I tell ya!
Love these I’m definitely making them tonight but I’m going to add bacon crumble on top instead of bread crumbs 😋
I made these for Christmas at a friends house and everyone loved them. Had a lot of extra filling also so I’ve used it as a sandwich spread and a chip dip so far.
Dehydrated potato flakes? Like instant mashed potatoes?
Yes – but make sure they are plain. The only ingredient should be potato
Yes!
These are SO GOOD! I saw the reel in Instagram and knew I needed to make them for New Year’s Eve, and they were so simple and absolutely delicious. Salty, tangy, dilly, and just enough garlic and spice. 🙂 For sure this will be something I make again and again, and I already have plans for my ample leftover filling (a perfect sandwich spread! Oh boy!). Thanks for this genius little bite!
Love to hear that! The leftover filling is also great to have with crackers. I could have modified the recipe a little but I feel like a “brick” of cream cheese is standard and I like having the leftovers
A friend brought these to our New Year’s Eve party and they were a huge hit!
Tysm for sharing this recipe 🩷🩷
The fam loved these. I halved the recipe and still had a ton of filling left over. Do you think I can freeze the filling to use it next week for another gathering???
I haven’t had great success when freezing cream cheese, the texture changes a bit. I used my leftover filling just as a dip, but you could also use it on sandwiches as someone suggested in the comments. I wanted to make a smaller amount but the ratios work so well for the full block of cream cheese so I left it in the recipe. Glad you all liked them so much!