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Bacon-Topped Grilled Cantaloupe Spears
Fire up the grill this summer for a simple, fresh, 20-minute appetizer. This recipe features grilled cantaloupe spears seasoned with a little kick and topped with crispy bacon crumbles.
12
Servings
20 mins
Total cook time
Main Ingredients
- 1 ripe cantaloupe, peeled
- 1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
- 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 lb. Open Nature® Applewood smoked center-cut bacon
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Peel the cantaloupe, remove seeds and slice into quarters. Slice each quarter into thirds, so that you have 12 total slices.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne and salt. Rub seasoning mix onto both sides of each cantaloupe spear.
Step 3
On a grill heated to medium-high, add cantaloupe. Grill 1 ½ to 2 minutes per side.
Step 4
Place each slice of bacon on a small baking sheet, then place on grill over flame. You can also place it on the side of a grill grate that isn't directly over an open flame. Cook about 5 minutes per side, until bacon is crispy, but not burnt.
Step 5
Remove cantaloupe and place on serving platter. Remove bacon, let cool slightly, and crumble. Top cantaloupe spear platter with crumbled bacon & chopped parsley. Enjoy immediately!
All recipe ingredients should be cooked to a safe internal temperature according to USDA guidelines. After preparing a recipe, please store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
