Prosciutto Wrapped Watermelon Stuffed With Goat Cheese JalapeÑo Recipes

GOAT CHEESE STUFFED JALAPENOS WRAPPED IN BACON RECIPE

Steps:

• Slowly cook bacon on a cool part of the grill turning over once until cooked through but still pliable. Thinly sliced bacon and quick cooking will crisp the bacon. Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and membranes. Fill each half with goat cheese mounding it slightly. Cut each piece of bacon in half. Wrap one piece of cooked and cooled bacon around each pepper half and sprinkle with chives. Place on a sheet of aluminum foil on a medium hot grill until the jalapeno is slightly charred. Serve. Note: Bacon can also be cooked on a grill pan on the stove top and the stuffed and wrapped peppers placed on a cookie sheet in a 350 degree oven until peppers soften slightly.

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED JALAPENO PEPPERS STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Make the dip by combining the mayonnaise, lemon juice, cumin, oregano and honey and a small bowl, Cover and chill until needed. Before serving, bring to room temperature.
• Preheat the oven to 450.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide and stuff the half peppers with the goat cheese. Wrap each half pepper with half the prosciutto and set on the baking sheet, stuffed side up.
• Drizzle the peppers with olive oil. Roast 15 - 20 minutes or until just tender.
• Arrange the peppers on a serving platter with the dipping sauce in the middle.

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED WATERMELON STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE & JALAPEÑO

Steps:

• Slice the watermelon into rectangular pieces approximately three inches long, one & one half inches wide and one & one half inches tall. Cut each piece in half lengthwise and scoop out the center using a melon-baller or small spoon (this center pulp can be reserved for watermelon soup, granitas, &c. The center can also be removed using an apple-corer, without cutting the watermelon blocks in half). In a medium sized bowl, combine goat cheese, jalapeño & honey and mix thoroughly. Take combined cheese & jalapeño mixture and fill each piece of watermelon using a small spoon or piping bag. When each watermelon block is filled, wrap with a slice of prosciutto and secure meat in place with a skewer. Brush each wrapped block with oil, then place in refrigerator for at least thirty minutes. Preheat or turn on grill. Remove blocks from refrigerator and place on grill at a 45° angle. Grill for approximately 2-to-3 minutes, then rotate 90° and grill for another 2-to-3 minutes (this should ensure nice crisscrossed grill marks). Flip blocks over and continue to grill, rotating the same way. When the blocks are ready, the prosciutto should be crispy and the watermelon should begin to release its juices. Remove from the grill and serve warm or at room temperature. *Each watermelon should yield 15 pieces that are approximately 1½x1½x3 inches; or large enough to comfortably fit an apple-corer through.

GRILLED PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED FIGS STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the grill and brush with a grill brush to remove any excess crud and fat. After brushing, run an oiled towel over the grates to pick up any loosened crud or soot.
• Drizzle each fig half with vinegar and fill each fig center with goat cheese. Sprinkle a couple flakes of crushed red pepper, if using, on top of the goat cheese and wrap each fig with a slice of prosciutto. Paint the outside of each fig very lightly with olive oil.
• Put the figs on a cooler spot of the preheated grill. The idea here is that we want to grill the figs gently to cook the fig all the way through but to still get the char on the outside. Grill the figs on all sides so the prosciutto is starting to become crispy and the fig feels soft when squeezed, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• While the figs are grilling, in a large bowl, toss the arugula with a little extra-virgin olive oil, some balsamic vinegar and the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Taste, and add salt, if needed. Arrange on individual serving plates or a serving platter and top with the figs. Drizzle a couple of drops of balsamic on each fig and serve.
• Its figgy delicious!

BAKED PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 deg F. Line rimmed pan with foil, and coat with cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, combine the cheeses, scallion, and lemon zest.
• Wear rubber gloves to protect hands and halve the jalapenos lengthwise. Remove ribs and seeds. Stuff each half with the cheese mixture, making sure to use all of the cheese.
• Wrap 1 slice of prosciutto around each pepper half, overlapping the ends on the bottom of the jalapeno.
• Arrange on baking sheet and bake on center rack of oven until the prosciutto is slightly crispy, about 15 minutes.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH HERBED GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread 1 tablespoon of olive oil on a baking sheet, and set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the shallots, and cook until they turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook and stir an additional 2 minutes. Transfer the shallot mixture to a bowl. Mix in the goat cheese, dates, and basil; stir until well combined.
• With a sharp knife, cut a 1-inch long slit into the thick side of each chicken breast. Work your fingers into the slit, and expand the slit to form a pocket in the breast meat. With your fingers or a spoon, stuff each chicken breast with about 1/4 cup of the goat cheese mixture. Wipe off any cheese mixture from the outside of the chicken breast, and wrap each breast in a slice of prosciutto so that the pocket opening is covered. Place the chicken breasts, seam sides down, onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken meat is no longer pink and the prosciutto is browned and crisp, about 40 minutes. Turn the chicken breasts over after 20 minutes.