Hello! I'm Jen, and I re-create a lot of viral recipes! I have a weekly series where I try recipes that are trending in pop culture (or some that just look good).
I don't know about you, but I love pickles. They're salty yet refreshing and make for the perfect quick snack.
It seemed pretty simple — fry up a piece of cheese and plop a pickle in the middle. Conveniently, you might already even have both ingredients in your fridge!
People in the comments definitely seemed enthused and were even calling the creation a "pickle in a blanket."
Some commenters shared that they had tried it with their own added twists, like with a ranch dipping sauce or with a piece of salami. One person even shared that they had used a different kind of cheese and added a wonton wrapper.
For the purposes of trying it out, I decided to stay true to Claire's original recommendation, so I went and bought some provolone cheese and dill pickle spears.
Here's how the cooking went:
I began by putting a bit of olive oil in a pan, placing a slice of cheese in, and then turning the heat to medium-high.
Once the edges of the cheese were light brown, I placed a pickle spear right in the middle of it.
Then, using tongs, I rolled the cheese over the pickle until it was nicely wrapped.
Ta-daaaa! There we have it. A pickle in a blanket.
Since the pickles were pretty greasy, I let them sit on a paper towel for a few minutes so the excess oil could set.
After taking the first bite and hearing the ✨crunch✨, I was immediately impressed. The cheese was crispy and savory, which was a perfect flavor contrast to the tartness of the pickle. I can honestly see this being served as an appetizer at a bar or a restaurant, because oh my god. It is really, really good.
