Fresh Figs with Bacon and Goat Cheese
A delightful appetizer combining sweet fresh figs with crispy bacon and creamy goat cheese, drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Perfect for entertaining or as an elegant starter.
6 servings
23 min
Ingredients
- •6 slices bacon
- •12 whole fresh figs
- •1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- •⅓ cup herbed goat cheese
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
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.
15 min
- 2.
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. Serve immediately.
8 min