Costo does make a very nice garlic bread and I've picked up some amazing deals on Quinoa, stuffed pickled peppers and canned tomatoes. On my last visit I grabbed a great dual mozzarella deal only to realize later my eyes were bigger than any of my recipes. What to do with all the extra cheese overtook my mind for a few hours; so many options but I also wasn't up for a trip to the grocery store.

The bacon became an obvious choice to pair with cheese and the grill. But I felt it lacked a little something, a little crunchy, a hit of flavor without overwhelming. Enter the apple and the appetizer is complete. Choose a green apple for sourness or a typical Red Delicious for a milder option.
You don't have to brave Costco to make this simple fat and happy appetizer, but if you're looking for a little challenge, it might be just the adventure course you've been looking for.
Tips and Techniques: Do pre-cook the bacon and do chill the cheese to avoid a droopy, sticky, melty mess on the grill. I also think it could be fun to have a little drizzle of apricot jam on these but it's totally optional and not needed.
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella and Apple Cubes
4 strips of bacon, cut in half
8 cubes of mozzarella, roughly 2"x1'
8 thin slices of apple, peeled
1/2 lemon
fresh ground pepper
Cube the mozzarella cheese, place in the freezer while you pre-cook the bacon. Cut 4 strips of bacon in half and begin to cook on the stove. Continue to cook the bacon strips until they nearly begin to brown on both sides, remove from heat and cool.
Slice the apple and squeeze lemon on the apple slices to keep them from turning brown.
Place the skewers on the grill over medium high heat, grill until the bacon crisps and just before the cheese melts down into the fire, about 5 minutes. Keep an eye on them, once the cheese softens it will melt into the fire quickly. Serve immediately.
wow! sign me up for some of these this summer. i will happily take you to Costco :)
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