I wanted to do something a little different for the holiday. I came up with the idea because of a desire to do something with bacon. And I discovered that all bacons do not bake the same. I knew that but when started rolling these, I wish I had 3 different kinds of bacon.
What was key in making these was to microwave the bacon so it's partially cooked through but still pliable. I did that. Then I took a small slice of blue cheese, a wedge of nectarine, with the skin on. I left the skin on because it was too slippery without it.
I put the small slice of blue cheese in the cavity of the nectarine and wrapped the half baked bacon around it. As you can see in the picture, a fatty piece of bacon curls too much and makes it more difficult to eat the item, neatly.
I made these before the holiday weekend and kept them in the fridge. And, I forgot about them! So much commotion, so much heat and so much to do these little things were forgotten. As the refrigerator emptied, I found these little surprises! That was like finding $20 in a pocket! So preheated the oven to 350 and when it was ready, I popped them in. I baked them till they were a little more baked, about another 12 minutes. They had to cool a little before enjoying. I shall probably make them again with a different kind of bacon.
Here is the recipe:
2 nectarines, cut into wedges ( approximately 12 pieces)
2 oz. blue cheese, cut into smaller slivers to fit nectarine cavity
12 strips of bacon
Preheat oven to 350.
Microwave bacon for 2-4 minutes depending on your power level. You want the bacon to be pliable.
Lay a nectarine wedge on a plate. Put a slice of blue cheese in the center of the nectarine wedge. Take a partially baked bacon strip and wrap it around the nectarine. Hold in place with a toothpick. Continue doing this with all the slices.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 12 minutes. Cool before eating.
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