Description

Dill Pickle Nachos are a tangy and savory twist on traditional nachos, featuring crunchy kettle chips topped with a zesty Italian cheese blend, dill pickles, pickled jalapeños, bacon bits, and green onions. Served warm from the oven with a creamy dill pickle dipping sauce, these nachos offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Nachos

8 ounces kettle chips
1 ¼ cups shredded Italian cheese blend
1 teaspoon dried dill (or 1 tablespoon fresh dill weed)
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup sliced dill pickles (divided)
¼ cup sliced pickled jalapeños
¼ cup bacon bits
2 green onions (sliced, whites and greens divided)

Dipping Sauce

¾ cup sour cream
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dill pickle juice (or to taste)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

Prepare the Dipping Sauce: In a bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, dill pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well, then cover and refrigerate to let the flavors meld and chill.
Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Mix Cheese Topping: In a small bowl, combine shredded Italian cheese blend, dried dill, and garlic powder. Stir to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Layer the Chips: Spread the kettle chips evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet to ensure even baking.
Add Toppings: Sprinkle half of the sliced dill pickles, pickled jalapeños, and the whites of the green onions over the chips. Then evenly distribute the cheese mixture and bacon bits on top.
Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Finish Toppings: Remove the nachos from the oven immediately. Sprinkle the remaining green onion greens and the rest of the dill pickle slices over the hot nachos for freshness and crunch.
Serve: Serve the nachos warm with the chilled dill pickle dipping sauce or ranch dressing on the side for dipping.

Notes

For extra heat, add more pickled jalapeños or a sprinkle of cayenne powder on top before baking.
Use fresh dill if available for a brighter herbaceous flavor.
Kettle chips provide the best crunch, but you can substitute with your favorite thick-cut potato chips.
Leftover nachos can be reheated briefly in the oven to maintain crispiness.
The dipping sauce can be made a day ahead to enhance flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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