Description
Dill Pickle Nachos are a fun, tangy twist on a classic favorite. Made with crispy kettle chips, melted cheese, tangy dill pickles, and a savory topping, they’re the perfect snack or appetizer for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the 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 crispy chickpeas or savory topping of choice
2 green onions, sliced (whites and greens divided)
For the Sour Cream 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
- In a bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, dill pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine shredded cheese, dried dill, and garlic powder. Set aside.
- Spread the kettle chips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle half of the sliced pickles, pickled jalapeños, and the whites of the green onions over the chips. Top with cheese and crispy chickpeas or your preferred savory topping.
- Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the remaining green onions and dill pickles on top.
- Serve with the sour cream dipping sauce or ranch dressing. Enjoy!
Notes
For a spicy kick, add more jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.
For a vegan version, use dairy-free cheese and vegan mayo for the dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
