Best 3 Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Figs Recipes
Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey that tantalizes your taste buds and leaves you craving for more? Look no further than the delectable dish of bacon-wrapped stuffed figs. This harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors is sure to impress any palate. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this article will guide you through the art of crafting this mouthwatering treat. Get ready to unveil the secrets behind the perfect balance of flavors, textures, and aromas that make bacon-wrapped stuffed figs a true masterpiece.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
BACON-WRAPPED STUFFED FIGS
Our version of the retro hors d'oeuvre rumaki - bacon-wrapped water chestnuts and chicken liver - substitutes figs, goat cheese and pesto for a fruity, tangy twist. Consider it rumaki 2.0.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven, and preheat the broiler. Slice the figs about 3/4 of the way down the center lengthwise, and open each like a book; set aside.
- Combine the goat cheese, pesto, lemon juice and zest and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl with a rubber spatula. Fill each fig with about 1 teaspoon of the cheese-pesto mixture.
- Wrap each stuffed fig with a slice of bacon, and secure with a toothpick. Put the figs, seam-side down, on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Broil, turning once, until the bacon is cooked through and crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
GOAT CHEESE-STUFFED FIGS WRAPPED IN BACON
This is another of the recipes that disappeared so quickly that I didn't get to take a photo of them....they are that good!! They have a little bit of sweet from the fig, some tang from the cheese, and salt from the bacon. A great balance of flavors! The aged goat cheese called for in this recipe is firmer than fresh and has a dry rind. Two of the kinds that work best in this dish are Bucheron and Pouligny-St. Pierre, both have just the right amount of tang.
Provided by SkinnyMinnie
Categories Fruit
Time 25m
Yield 16 fig halves
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- Cook bacon in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until most of the fat is rendered but bacon is still pliable, about 10 minute You do not want crispy bacon!
- Transfer the bacon to a paper towel to drain.
- Remove 1 scoop of flesh from each of the fig halves with the small end of a melon-baller, set aside for another use. (Makes great ice cream or just bite sized snacks).
- Scoop out a piece of the goat cheese with the same meon-baller and fill in the hole in each fig half with the cheese scoop.
- Stir together brown sugar, cumin, and salt in a small bowl.
- Rub the mixture onto 1 side of each bacon slice, and cut each bacon slice in half to have 16 slices of bacon.
- Wrap 1 of the half strips of bacon around 1 of the fig halves, leaving the sugar/spice side out, and secure with a toothpick.
- Broil the figs, cut side up, on the rack of a broiler pan about 3 inches from the heat, until bacon is browned - about 2 minute.
- Cool slightly and then discard toothpicks.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.5, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 13.3, Sodium 186.8, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 6.7, Protein 3
MESCLUN SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE-STUFFED FIGS WRAPPED IN BACON
Categories Salad Leafy Green Broil Goat Cheese Fig Bacon Summer Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- Cook bacon in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until most of fat is rendered but bacon is still pliable, about 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Remove 1 scoop of flesh from each fig half with small end of a melon-ball cutter and discard. Scoop cheese with same end of melon-ball cutter and just fill each fig half. Press fig halves together to form whole figs.
- Stir together brown sugar, cumin, and salt, then rub onto 1 side of each bacon slice. Wrap 1 bacon slice, sugared side out, around each fig and secure with a toothpick.
- Broil figs, bacon sides up, on rack of a broiler pan about 3 inches from heat, turning them frequently, until bacon is browned, about 2 minutes. Cool slightly, then discard toothpicks.
- Toss mesclun with lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste, then gently toss with oil. Serve figs with salad.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, fresh figs: Look for figs that are plump and have no bruises or blemishes. The riper the figs, the sweeter they will be.
- Use high-quality bacon: Thick-cut bacon is best for wrapping the figs, as it will provide a crispy, flavorful coating.
- Stuff the figs with a variety of fillings: Get creative with your fillings! Some popular options include goat cheese, blue cheese, prosciutto, nuts, and dried fruit.
- Wrap the figs tightly with bacon: Make sure the bacon is wrapped snugly around the figs so that it doesn't fall off during cooking.
- Cook the figs until the bacon is crispy: Depending on the thickness of your bacon, this will take about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve the figs immediately: Bacon-wrapped stuffed figs are best served hot out of the oven, when the bacon is crispy and the figs are still warm and gooey.
Conclusion:
Bacon-wrapped stuffed figs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be served as a main course. With their sweet and savory flavor, bacon-wrapped stuffed figs are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. .
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