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Bacon Wrapped Grilled Peaches with Honey and Queso Fresco

You have the sweetness from the peaches with the saltiness of the bacon, a hint of spice from the jalapeño, and a sweet and sour kick from the honey-balsamic glaze. The fresh basil is the finishing touch adding another dimension of flavor. It’s a completely perfect combination all wrapped up in a bite-sized package.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 14
Calories: 22726 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Farmland Hickory Smoked Classic Cut bacon
  • 7 ripe peaches
  • 3 Jalapeno peppers cut into thin strips
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 4 ounces queso fresco crumbled
  • fresh basil leaves optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat grill, reduce heat to low.
  2. Cut bacon slices in half crosswise.
  3. Cut peaches in half lengthwise; remove pits, and cut halves in half.
  4. Place a jalapeño strip on each peach slice. Wrap a half slice of bacon around each peach and pin a toothpick to each side of the bacon making sure the toothpicks lie flat against the side of the peach. This makes for even grilling and easier flipping.
  5. Place bacon-wrapped peaches on grill rack overheat. Cover and grill for 15 to 20 minutes, turning to grill every side for 5 minutes or until bacon is cooked and peaches are tender.
  6. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine honey and balsamic vinegar.
  7. Remove toothpicks from peaches.
  8. Place peaches on a serving platter and drizzle honey mixture on top of peaches; sprinkle with queso fresco. If desired, garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For this appetizer I used Farmland Hickory Smoked Classic Cut bacon, which I cut in half for easy wrapping.

Nutrition Information

Calories 227.26kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 18.18g (6%) Protein 6.31g (13%) Fat 14.99g (23%) Saturated Fat 5.37g (27%) Cholesterol 26.97mg (9%) Sodium 276.15mg (12%) Potassium 230.84mg (7%) Fiber 1.23g (5%) Sugar 16.72g (33%) Vitamin A 354.11IU (7%) Vitamin C 8.57mg (10%) Calcium 52.69mg (5%) Iron 0.39mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 22726

% Daily Value*

Calories 227.26kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 18.18g 6%
Protein 6.31g 13%
Fat 14.99g 23%
Saturated Fat 5.37g 27%
Cholesterol 26.97mg 9%
Sodium 276.15mg 12%
Potassium 230.84mg 5%
Fiber 1.23g 5%
Sugar 16.72g 33%
Vitamin A 354.11IU 7%
Vitamin C 8.57mg 10%
Calcium 52.69mg 5%
Iron 0.39mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.