Jalapeno Popper Garlic Pickle Rolls

 

Pickles were apparently the flavor trend of 2025. Pickle flavored everything was everywhere. 

Not a huge pickle fan myself but Sue loooooves them. 

I created this recipe for the holidays as a quick and easy appetizer that wouldn't cost me a million dollars. If you like jalapeno poppers then you will probably enjoy this pickle-y twist. 

From start to finish, I think it took me 15 - 20 minutes to make. They were a big hit. Even the non-pickle fans enjoyed them.

If you don't want to do roll ups, you could easily cut pickles in half and scoop out the middle, then pipe the cream cheese filling into them. Roll ups are definitely less time consuming, IMO. 

Jalapeno Popper Garlic Pickle Rolls

Ingredients

1 8 oz brick of cream cheese, softened

2 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

1 - 2 jalapeno peppers, finely diced

5 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled

1 1/2 - 2 cups shredded, aged cheddar

salt and pepper

1 jar of sandwich sliced pickles (Like these HERE)

Directions

Drain the pickles juice from the jar of pickles and lay the slices onto paper towel to dry most of the liquid off. Lay another layer of paper towel on top. 

While they are drying - beat together the cream cheese, garlic, jalapeno, bacon, cheese, and salt & pepper to taste until well mixed. 

Spread about half a tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each pickle slice.

Roll up and press lightly to get to stick.

*Boom* Done. 

You can cover and refrigerate until ready to serve or serve immediately. 

This is a pretty easy recipe to change up to suit your preferences. Like more garlic? Use more garlic. Like more heat? Use more jalapeno, you could even add a sprinkle of hot sauce in there. 

Don't feel like rolling up the pickles because it's too messy? Spread the cream cheese in a dish and top with finely chopped pickles and make it into a dip for baguettes or crackers. You could even heat it up if you wanted to. 

Jalapeno Popper Garlic Pickle Rolls are great for Christmas, New Years, game night, girl's night.... anytime you need an appie that won't break the bank or take forever. 

Need a cute, reusable serving tray for your appies? These ones are cute and affordable - Link HERE.