Best Grilled Pineapple And Bacon Blue Cheese Bruschetta Recipes

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BRUSCHETTA FROM THE GRILL



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Dijon mustard, mayonnaise and oregano make a savory spread for chopped tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil in this fun twist on a favorite appetizer. This grilled bruschetta gets rave reviews every time I serve it. -Mary Nafis, Chino, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound plum tomatoes (about 6), seeded and chopped
1 cup chopped celery or fennel bulb
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
MAYONNAISE SPREAD:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For mayonnaise spread, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, onion, garlic and oregano; set aside., Grill bread slices, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Turn bread; spread with mayonnaise mixture. Grill 1-2 minutes longer or until bottoms of bread is toasted. Drain tomato mixture; spoon over tops.

Nutrition Facts :

GRILLED BRUSCHETTA



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This is my go-to appetizer in the summer when tomatoes and basil are fresh from the garden. The balsamic glaze takes this bruschetta recipe over the top. I like to use a Tuscan herb- or basil-infused olive oil for this. But, it's great with just plain olive oil, too. -Brittany Allyn, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 cups chopped and seeded plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
16 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
Sea salt and grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 3 tablespoons, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, shallot, basil, 2 teaspoons olive oil and garlic. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Brush remaining oil over both sides of baguette slices. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat until golden brown on both sides., Top toasts with tomato mixture. Drizzle with balsamic syrup; sprinkle with sea salt and Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 49mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BACON WRAPPED PINEAPPLE



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I started making these for family get-togethers and everyone LOVED them. No one could eat enough of them. I am also using them when I cater my daughter's wedding.

Provided by Paul E Hamilton

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Bacon     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ pound sliced bacon, cut into thirds
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice, drained
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup chili sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Wrap each chunk of pineapple with a piece of bacon and secure with toothpicks. Place in a shallow baking dish. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, mayonnaise and chili sauce; pour over the bacon wrapped pineapple.
  • Bake uncovered for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until bacon is crispy on the edges and the sauce is bubbly. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 8.2 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 106.3 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

GRILLED ROMAINE WITH BLUE CHEESE-BACON VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 23m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 pound bacon, chopped
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
3 heads romaine lettuce, cut in 1/2 lengthwise
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to high heat.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a saute pan over high heat. Add the onions and bacon and cook until the bacon is crispy. To the same pan add the balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and stir to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Brush the romaine lettuce with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, place on the grill cut side down, and quickly sear.
  • Serve the lettuce, cut side up, and drizzle the balsamic dressing over the lettuce. Sprinkle with blue cheese and garnish with cracked black pepper.

GRILLED CHEESE BRUSCHETTA



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 (1/2-inch) thick slices of country bread
1/4 cup olive oil mixed with 4 cloves crushed garlic
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, finely grated
8 ounces soft goat cheese
2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat grill. Brush each slice of bread with the garlic oil. Grill, oil-side-down until lightly golden brown. Turn each slice over and top with 2 tablespoons of Monterey Jack, 1-ounce of goat cheese, black pepper and oregano. Grill until cheese just begins to melt.

GRILLED BACON WRAPPED PINEAPPLE



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Grilling bacon-wrapped pineapple is a delicious marriage of sweet, smoky, and salty flavors. We've amped the flavor even more with a brush of spiced brown sugar maple glaze in this recipe. The bacon is slightly precooked before wrapping the pineapple chunks. This, and finishing to cook the bacon on a layer of foil, helps the...

Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories     Fruit Appetizers

Time 38m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 c maple syrup
1 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp light brown sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 pineapple, cut into 1/2-inch thick by 2-3 inch long strips
1 lb bacon
Heavy-duty aluminum foil
Coconut cooking spray

Steps:

  • 1. Put maple syrup, butter, light brown sugar, and vanilla in a saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring until the butter has melted and it's smooth (only a few minutes). Then set aside.
  • 2. Cook bacon until slightly browned but still soft.
  • 3. Slice pineapple into 1/2 inch by 2-3 inch strips.
  • 4. Wrap pineapple strips with partially cooked bacon and secure with one to two toothpicks.
  • 5. Brush bacon-wrapped pineapple with the maple brown sugar glaze.
  • 6. Place a sheet of foil on the grill with a folded lip. Heat on low, with the lid up, for a few minutes. Then spray with coconut cooking spray.
  • 7. Place bacon-wrapped pineapple glazed side down on the foil. Brush the other side with more glaze. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes with lid up.
  • 8. Carefully turn the pineapple over. Grill on the other side for 3-4 minutes or until crispy to your likeness.
  • 9. Serve warm.

BLUE CHEESE BURGERS WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE



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Prep for delicious Blue Cheese Burgers with Grilled Pineapple in just 10 minutes! Sweet pineapple slices add sweetness to these tasty and tangy blue cheese burgers. This is the perfect recipe for a summer cookout or backyard barbecue.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Bread

Time 22m

Yield Makes 4 servings, one burger each.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. ground beef
4 canned or fresh pineapple slices, about 1/4 inch thick
4 hamburger buns, split
1-1/3 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 4 slices each
6 Tbsp. ATHENOS Crumbled Blue Cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium heat. Shape meat into four patties. Grill 5 to 6 min. on each side or until medium doneness (160°F).
  • Meanwhile, place pineapple slices and buns, cut-sides down, on grill. Grill pineapple 1 to 2 min. on each side or until heated through and buns 1 to 2 min. or until lightly toasted.
  • Place 1/3 cup of the salad greens on bottom half of each bun; top with 2 tomato slices, 1 burger, 1-1/2 Tbsp. cheese and 1 pineapple slice. Cover with top halves of buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g

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