GRILLED BACON-ONION APPETIZERS

Grilled Bacon-Onion Appetizers image

"I'm the father of three girls who loves cooking for the family in my spare time," says Dayton Hulst from Moorhead, Minnesota. "All of us really love this savory treat."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 large sweet onions
12 hickory-smoked bacon strips
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce

Steps:

Cut each onion into 12 wedges. Cut bacon strips in half widthwise; wrap a piece of bacon around each onion wedge and secure with toothpicks. Place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. , In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, molasses and barbecue sauce; pour 1/2 cup over onions. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, turning once. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Drain and discard marinade. Grill onions, covered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, turning and basting frequently with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.