I’ve found a far better snack than popcorn for movie night: grilled bacon-wrapped jalapeno-stuffed olives. They bring a nice spicy kick from the jalapeno, a smoky note from the bacon, and a pleasant salty bite. Pop a bowl of these on the coffee table with a side of cool ranch or blue cheese dressing to mellow the heat, and you’ve got a winning combo.
Really Great With Any Stuffed Olives
You don’t have to stick with spicy jalapeno-stuffed olives if you prefer something milder. Any large stuffed olive will work — Gouda-stuffed olives are especially tasty. The key is to use olives big enough to wrap with bacon; tiny pimento-stuffed olives won’t hold up. While the grill is hot, you can also throw on a few other bacon-wrapped items for variety.
A grill basket is handy for this recipe because it keeps the olives from falling through the grates and makes turning and cleanup easier. If you don’t have one, just be attentive when grilling so nothing slips away.
If you like stuffed, bacon-wrapped appetizers, try these alongside my grilled bacon-and-cheese-stuffed mushrooms for a delicious spread.
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Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno-Stuffed Olives
Ingredients
- 15 jalapeno-stuffed green olives
- 5 slices bacon thin-sliced, cut into thirds
- Your favorite seasoning or rub
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving
Instructions
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Prepare your grill for indirect heat.
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Wrap each olive with a third of a bacon slice. If needed, secure with a toothpick.
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Spread your seasoning on a plate and roll each bacon-wrapped olive to coat evenly.
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Place olives in a grill basket or on the cooler side of the grill and cook 20–30 minutes, turning occasionally, until the bacon is fully cooked and crisped to your liking.
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Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Notes
Nutrition
| Carbohydrates: 1 g
| Protein: 1 g
| Fat: 4 g
Nutritional values are approximate.