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Cowboy Stuffed Apples

Cowboy Stuffed Apples

Cowboy Stuffed Apples are a hearty western-inspired dish filled with smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, and green onions. Baked until tender, these savory apples balance sweet, smoky, and cheesy flavors for a rustic campfire-style meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 171
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Large firm apples Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith
  • 4-6 slices Smoked bacon
  • 1/2 cup Sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp Chopped green onions or chives
  • 1 tsp Honey or maple syrup
  • 1 pinch Black pepper
  • 1 pinch Smoked paprika

Equipment

  • 1 Cast iron skillet small or medium, fire-safe
  • 1 Aluminum foil for covering skillet or stabilizing apples
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Campfire grate or grill over hot coals
  • 1 Tongs or heat-safe gloves

Method
 

  1. Core the apples, leaving the bottoms intact to create a pocket.
  2. Wrap each apple with 2–3 slices of bacon, tucking ends underneath.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the cheddar, onions, honey, pepper, and paprika. Stuff the mixture into each apple cavity.
  4. Place the apples upright in a cast iron skillet. Use small balls of foil to keep them steady if needed.
  5. Cover the skillet loosely with foil and set it on a campfire grate or grill over low, hot coals.
  6. Cook for 20–25 minutes, until apples are tender, bacon is crisp, and cheese is melted.
  7. Serve hot, straight from the skillet.