Wrapped, Skewered & Grilled
These easy and super tasty kebaps are a staple in our house in the Summer when grilling is a daily affair. But given that here in Texas, every day can be grilling weather, we have them even more frequently now. The bacon gives the turkey a delicious, smoky flavor, and the crunch of the sweet red peppers is a perfect counterpoint to the juicy turkey. Served with a creamy garlic sauce, it’s easy to just keep popping these lovelies in your mouth. Schmeckt gut, indeed!
Servings Prep Time
4people 10minutes
Cook Time
15minutes
Servings Prep Time
4people 10minutes
Cook Time
15minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Slice turkey into 2″ cubes. Cut each slice of bacon in half, and set aside.
  2. Clean each red bell pepper, removing seeds and white pith from inside. Chop into 2″ pieces.
  3. Wrap half piece of bacon around each slice of bell pepper.
  4. Spray 4 metal BBQ skewers with cooking spray. Thread one piece of turkey, then one piece of bacon-wrapped pepper, onto each skewer, alternating until skewer is filled. Be sure not to pack each piece too tightly next to each other to allow for air flow around the meat when grilled.
  5. Sprinkle each kebap with McCormick BBQ seasoning on both sides of the skewers.
  6. Grill skewers over medium high heat for 15 minutes, or until turkey is cooked through. Use melted butter to baste the skewers as they cook.
  7. In the meantime, mix 1/4 creme fraiche with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
  8. Dip turkey and bacon-wrapped peppers into garlic sauce. Serve grilled kebaps with potatoes, rice, or other simple starch.
Recipe Notes

1. If you can’t find creme fraiche, sour cream makes a good substitute.

2. I prefer red bell peppers, but the yellow and orange work just as well.  If you decide to use green peppers, just remember that the whole flavor of the dish will change, as green peppers tend to take over other flavors if used in these proportions.

3. If you can’t find McCormick brand seasoning, any BBQ seasoning will work.

4. You can skip the basting with butter, but it makes for a great flavor addition to the salty bacon and sweet peppers.

5. The bacon-wrapped peppers would also make a great appetizer all on their own.  Bacon wrapped ANYTHING is always a crowd-pleaser.