21 Pickle Recipes That Prove Pickles Make Everything Better
Put them on sandwiches, salads, and even pizza.
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There are two types of people in this world: those who love pickles and those who don't understand (yet!) that pickles are the best thing on the planet. Pickle fanatics know that the tangy, crispy goodness of a pickle is unmatched. Not only is it the perfect topping for burgers and sandwiches, but it's also a key ingredient in classic potato salads and cucumber recipes, as well as a great way to preserve your summer vegetables.
No matter how you eat them, these best pickle recipes are worth a try. Pickles are a great way add a pop of zesty, crisp flavor to salads, sliders, and tacos, too. You can even try pickle pizza! Of course, you can enjoy them on their own, or you can fry them up for a crunchy game day snack. Some people even go so far as to adding pickles to their favorite beer to make it taste better!
If you're looking to make your own homemade pickles, the process of pickling is relatively easy to do. Just start with classic cucumbers and go from there. All you need is vinegar, water, salt, and other flavorings to make the perfect pickle brine. Remember: The longer your veggies sit in the brine, the more flavorful they'll be. You'll find a few detailed recipes here, along with plenty of ways to pile them high, whether you make them yourself or buy them from the store.
Pickle Cheeseburger Bites
If you believe no burger is complete without pickles, then you'll really love these cheeseburger bites where the burger really isn't complete without pickles—because the pickles are the buns!
Get Ree's Pickle Cheeseburger Bites recipe.
Dill Pickle Ranch
Try this twist on classic ranch. It's creamy, garlicky, and packed with herbs, but it has an extra punch from tangy chopped dill pickles. Use it as a dressing or a dip!
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Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs
This twist on deviled eggs is definitely a big dill. It has dill pickles and freshly chopped dill in the filling, plus pickles on top. That means you get triple the flavor in each bite.
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Dill Pickle Pizza
The only thing better than a gooey, golden brown cheesy pizza is a pizza with pickles! The sauce is made of ranch dip with shredded mozzarella and white cheddar cheese. Of course, it's topped with dill pickle chips and fresh dill.
Get Ree's Dill Pickle Pizza recipe.
Refrigerator Pickles
Start by layering cucumber slices, dill, mustard seeds, and scallions in a mason jar before pouring in white wine vinegar. After sitting in the refrigerator for eight hours, you've got pickles that can be used for up to two weeks.
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Fried Pickles
Fried pickles are one snack that we just can't get enough of. The tangy pickle chips are dredged and fried to create an addicting snack that's perfect for dipping in cool ranch dressing.
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Dill Pickle Dip
"No party is complete without a dip or two, and even if you're throwing a party for one, you're going to want to have this dill pickle dip on hand," says Ree.
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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Along with diced pickles, this pasta salad is loaded with fresh dill to really enhance that pickle flavor. Serve it up for a holiday potluck or any BBQ side.
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Pickle Bun Sandwich
You can pile pickles with Thanksgiving leftovers like stuffing, turkey, and cranberry sauce. But you can also make a pickle bun sandwich at anytime with your favorite lunch meat and go-t0 toppings.
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Southern Potato Salad
Flavorful mix-ins are what make this classic creamy potato salad stand out. There's hard boiled eggs, green onion, celery, and, of course, pickle relish!
Get the Southern Potato Salad recipe.
Cheeseburger Dip
It wouldn't be a cheeseburger without pickles, so it only makes sense to include the tangy condiment on this cheeseburger-inspired dip, too. But that's not all! We also use the pickle brine to make the special sauce that gets drizzled over the top.
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Ham Sandwiches with Quick Pickles
These quick pickles are made from Kirby cucumbers which are smaller than regular cucumbers, but great for pickling because they're super crunchy! They'll elevate just about any sandwich you make.
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Quick Pickles
These pickles are seasoned with garlic and chives, but you can add different herbs or spices, like dill, rosemary, and thyme. The best part? They'll keep in the fridge for about a month so you can have pickles any time you want!
Get the Quick Pickles recipe.
Chicago-Style Hot Dog
There are a lot (like seven!) different toppings that a Chicago-style dog requires. One of them is a big dill pickle spear to add extra tang. Oh, and there's pickle relish, too!
Get the Chicago-Style Hot Dog recipe.
Air Fryer Fried Pickles
This lightened-up version of fried pickles is made with bread crumbs and cornmeal for extra crunch. Plus, the air fryer makes it easy to whip up without much mess!
Get Ree's Air Fryer Fried Pickles recipe.
Shrimp Po'Boy
There are a few ingredients that make this traditional sandwich from New Orleans stand out. For one thing, there's plenty of crispy shrimp. Plus, it's piled high with shredded lettuce, tomato slices, spicy sauce and pickles.
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Buffalo Chickpea Sandwiches
While you can have a spicy buffalo-flavored sandwich without the chicken, you can't have it without the hot sauce, creamy blue cheese, crunchy celery, and tangy dill pickles.
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Cheese Fries
Turn frozen french fries into the ultimate game day snack. Crisp 'em up and top with cheese sauce infused with bacon, chopped dill pickles, and a side of ranch dressing.
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Cheeseburger Salad
This cheeseburger salad has everything you love about your favorite comfort food, including all the fixings. That means you can add as many pickle chips as your heart desires!
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Tuna Salad
Ree's version of a tuna salad is anything but boring. She mixes in hard-boiled eggs, bell peppers, red onions, jalapeños, and sweet pickles. She also adds a splash of pickle juice in the dressing!
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