Bacon-Wrapped Figs With Maple Snakebite Glaze And Goat Cheese And Thyme Dip
- 6 strips bacon halved crosswise
- 12 figs stemmed*
- 12 pecan pieces, toasted
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
- 1/4 cup soft goat cheese 2 ounces
- 1/4 cup cream cheese 2 ounces
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place 4 layers of paper towels on microwave-safe plate. Top with bacon slices. Cover with two more layers of paper towels. Microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes to render fat from bacon but not crisp. While bacon cools, slice each fig twice, starting at stem end, and cutting three-quarters of way to bottom. Stuff each fig with a pecan piece. Wrap a half strip of bacon around each fig and secure with toothpick. Place on foil-lined baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Turn. Return to oven for 5 minutes or until bacon is sizzling and begins to crisp. In small bowl, combine syrup and cayenne pepper. Brush mixture over appetizers.
- For dip, combine all dip ingredients in small bowl. Cover and chill until serving time.Makes: about 1/2 cup Serve appetizers warm with dip.
bacon, pecan, maple syrup, ground cayenne, goat cheese, cream cheese, milk, thyme, thyme
Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Bacon-Wrapped-Figs-With-Maple-Snakebite-Glaze-and-Goat-Cheese-and-Thyme-Dip-2247839 (may not work)