Bacon-Wrapped Prunes with Artichoke Hearts
Introducing your new favorite finger food: Bacon-Wrapped Prunes with Artichoke Hearts.These cocktail tidbits have a stuffing of cream cheese, celery and artichoke that’s a creamy contrast to the crisp grilled bacon that wraps the prunes. You’ll be surprised how much you love this easy (and unexpected) appetizer.
Everything’s better with bacon
Why are Bacon-Wrapped Prunes so delicious? Well, you’ve heard the saying opposites attract, right? Prunes are naturally sweet and chewy and bacon is salty and crisp. When you serve the two together, it’s the perfect combination of flavors and textures.
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Bacon-Wrapped Prunes with Artichoke Hearts
Ingredients
- 12 large prunes pitted
- 1 slice lemon
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 cooked artichoke hearts finely chopped
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dash of cayenne pepper
- 6 slices bacon
Instructions
- Soak prunes overnight in water with lemon slice. Drain and pat dry.
- Combine celery, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, lemon juice, salt and cayenne. Stuff prunes with mixture. Cut bacon slices in half. Wrap a slice around each prune; fasten with toothpicks.
- Grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until bacon is crisp.
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Delicious riffs on this recipe
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