Bacon-Wrapped Gorgonzola Stuffed Figs
INGREDIENTS
10 slices bacon
½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
2 tbsp mascarpone cheese, softened
16-20 dried figs or fresh if available
½ cup Port wine
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar
Toothpicks
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Cut bacon slices in half, and par-bake for 9-10 minutes, remove from the oven, and place on a plate to cool.
Mix Gorgonzola and mascarpone cheeses in a small bowl to combine. Slice figs in half.
Place about 2 tsp cheese in one half of the fig, top with the other half of fig, and press together.
Wrap a half slice of par-baked bacon tightly around each stuffed fig, secure with a toothpick.
Place on a foil-lined sheet pan, bake until bacon is crispy, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, bring Port wine, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a simmer. Cook on medium heat until a glaze consistency.
Set aside until ready to serve.
Drizzle glaze over baked figs or serve as a dipping sauce.
Serves 4-5.
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