Bacon-Wrapped Dried Plums

These cocktail tidbits have a stuffing of cream cheese, celery and artichoke that's a creamy contrast to the crisp grilled bacon that wraps the dried plums.

Prep Time
    10 minutes
Cook Time
    10 minutes
Serves
    6

Ingredients
12 large dried plums, pitted
1 slice lemon
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 cooked artichoke hearts, finely chopped
3 ounces cream cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash of cayenne pepper
6 slices bacon

Directions
Soak dried plums overnight in water with lemon slice. Drain and pat dry.

Combine celery, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, lemon juice, salt and cayenne. Stuff dried plums with mixture. Cut bacon slices in half. Wrap a slice around each dried plum; fasten with toothpicks. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until bacon is crisp.

Nutritional Information

Calories
    198
Cholesterol
    31g
% of Calories from Fat
    69%
Total Fat
    15g
Sodium
    361mg
Carbohydrates
    12g
Protein
    4g
Fiber
    1g
Potassium
    204g