Fresh Figs with Bacon and Goat Cheese
Fresh Figs with Bacon and Goat Cheese might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 24. Watching your figure? This gluten free and primal recipe has 35 calories, 1g of protein, and 2g of fat per serving. If you have to 6 regular bacon, mild herbed goat cheese, figs, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350° F. In a medium heavy skillet, place the bacon slices in a single layer and cook over low to medium-low heat, turning as needed until just beginning to brown.
Transfer to a paper towel to drain.
Cut each bacon slice into 4 or 6 pieces.
Arrange the figs on a baking sheet, cut sides up.
Brush the cut surfaces with balsamic vinegar.
Place a piece of bacon on each cut side. Top with a small crumble of cheese.
Bake until the figs are warmed, about 8 minutes. The cheese will not melt but may toast a bit.
From The Tea Deck: 50 Ways to Prepare,
Serve, and Enjoy by Sara Perry. Text © 2008 by Sara Perry; photograph © 2002 by Sheri Giblin. Reprinted with permission by Chronicle Books.