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Makes 12 servings
8 ounces Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice
or Sun-Maid Mission or Calimyrna Figs, stems trimmed
1 loaf baguette-style French bread
1/4 cup Dijon mustard or herb and garlic-flavored cream cheese
1/2 lb. thinly sliced ham, smoked turkey or prosciutto
1/2 lb. thinly sliced Swiss, Jack or Cheddar cheese
In saucepan,
cover figs with water and bring to boil. Remove from heat,
let stand 30 minutes; drain. Cut baguette into 12
slices. Place in single layer on baking
sheet. Bake at 375º for 10 minutes or until crisp. Spread each slice with
mustard or flavored cream cheese. Top with ham, turkey or prosciutto.
Slice figs and
place fan-style over meat; top with cheese. Place on baking sheet. Broil
4 inches from heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts.
Nutrients per serving: Calories 225; Protein
13g; Fat 8g; Carbohydrate 33g; Sodium 640mg; Dietary Fiber
3g.
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