Name: California Fig & Bacon Cheddar Bites
Ingredients: 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded); 2 ounces cream cheese (softened); 1/2 cup Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid California Figs (stemmed and chopped); 1/3 cup green onions (thinly sliced); 2 tbsp dry sherry; 2/3 cup bacon (chopped and cooked); 20 slices baguette (cut thin)

California Fig & Bacon Cheddar Bites

Have you ever made baguette appetizers? Stuffing them with bacon and figs makes them a bit like bacon crostini with extra personality.

Nutrition

Servings pieces

Ingredients

1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
2 ounces cream cheese softened
1/2 cup Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid California Figs stemmed and chopped
1/3 cup green onions thinly sliced
2 tbsp dry sherry
2/3 cup bacon chopped and cooked
20 slices baguette cut thin

Instructions

In small bowl, stir together cheddar and cream cheeses. Stir in figs, green onions and sherry. Can be prepared a day ahead and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator. To serve, preheat oven to 375° F. Place baguette slices on large baking sheet. Place in oven for 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly toasted. Spread fig mixture on baguette slices. Top with bacon. Return to oven for 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Notes

Photo David Campbell

California Fig & Bacon Cheddar Bites