Dove Bacon Wrapped Grilled Jalapeno Cheddar Dove Recipe 395

Steps:

• Marinate the doves overnight or at least for several hours.
• Take each dove, line a jalapeno up against it and wrap the piece of bacon around it.
• Secure with a toothpick.
• Repeat.
• Grill the breasts over medium heat, turning constantly to ensure even grilling.
• Baste in the last few minutes with the remaining marinade.
• Cook until the bacon is crispy.

Steps:

• To clean Doves: I like to simply separate the head from the body, pluck feathers from breast, and then with a filet knife slice skin open from neck to anus. After that simply reach in under the breastbone at anus and rip back and away from body, removing breast and breastbone in 1 pull. Use knife if anything sticks. Wash thoroughly, then using filet knife or fingers pull breast from breastbone. To prepare: Simply slice cheddar into 1x3" slices or so, and dice the jalapenos. Add 2 jalapenos to the top of dove, add cheese on top of jalapeno, then wrap in bacon around and poke with toothpick. Repeat 6 times. To cook: pre-heat grill to medium heat, then add bacon-wrapped dove. Let cook for 5 minutes, then flip... let cook for 5 more minutes. The bacon should be a little rare, but the dove should be perfect! The cheese may melt a bit, but that's okay! So tasty, like beef filet!

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• Spread cream cheese to fill jalapeno halves. Wrap with bacon. Secure with a toothpick.
• Place on the grill, and cook until bacon is crispy.