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Bacon-Wrapped Figs with Maple Snakebite Glaze and Goat Cheese-Thyme Dip image
Bacon-Wrapped Figs with Maple Snakebite Glaze and Goat Cheese-Thyme Dip

Source: National Pork Board

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PREP TIME

mins

COOK TIME

15 mins

SERVING SIZE

12

Bacon-Wrapped Figs with Maple Snakebite Glaze and Goat Cheese-Thyme Dip image

What You’ll Need

6 strips Daily's® bacon, halved crosswise

12 figs, stemmed
12 pecan pieces, toasted
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Goat Cheese-Thyme Dip
1/4 cup soft goat cheese
1/4 cup cream cheese
3 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves OR 3/4 teaspoon dry thyme leaves

Directions

Preheat oven to 425F. 

Place 4 layers of paper towels on a 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 the stem end, and cutting three-quarters of the way to the bottom. Stuff each fig with a pecan piece. Wrap a half strip of bacon around each fig and secure with a toothpick. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Turn. Return to oven for 5 minutes or until bacon is sizzling and begins to crisp. 

In a small bowl, combine syrup and cayenne pepper. Brush mixture over appetizers. 

GOAT CHEESE-THYME DIP
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill until serving time. 

Serve bacon-wrapped figs warm with dip.
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