CadeMade Two-for: Gameday Favs - Fried Pickles with Jalapeno Ranch Dip

What goes with beer, football, and wings?  Fried pickles? Uh, yes!  With jalapeno ranch dip? Nailed it!

Thanks to Ben and Jocelyn for letting me blog about this recipe.


The Concept: Gameday restaurant fare from Your very own kitchen.

The Ingredients:
For the Jalapeno Ranch dip:
Jalapenos
2 packets ranch seasoning
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups sour cream
Cilantro

For the Fried Pickles:
Flour
Cajun Seasoning
Egg
Milk
1 jar crinkle cut pickles
Oil for frying

The Process:

For the Jalapeno Ranch dip:

Starting with one jalapeno: dice, then combine with remaining ingredients and a pinch of cilantro in a blender.  Blend and taste.  Add jalapenos (to increase the spiciness) and cilantro to taste.

For the Fried Pickles:

1. Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet.
2. Combine flour with cajun seasoning, about 1 tbsp cajun seasoning per 1 cup flour.
3. Combine milk and eggs, using 1 egg per 1 cup milk.
4. Dredge a pickle slice in flour, then in the milk mixture, and back into the flour.
5. Fry in the skillet until golden brown.
6. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to dry.

Wish I'd Thought Of Thats (WIdTOTS): Not one.

The Finished Product:
Crispy. Spicy. Tasty. The Fried Pickles with Jalapeno Ranch dip were definitely a hit in Our Gameday fare.

Enjoy!
-Cade