Valley Fig Growers
Fig & Bacon Cheddar Bites
Makes 20 appetizers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup stemmed and chopped (1/4-inch) Blue Ribbon Orchard
- Choice or Sun-Maid Mission or Calimyrna Figs
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 2/3 cup cooked, chopped bacon
- 20 thin slices (cut diagonally) baguette
Directions
- 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.
Nutrition Information
amount per serving
- Calories 122
- % Calories from Fat 32%
- Fat 4
- Cholesterol 13
- Protein 5
- Carbohydrates 15
- Fiber 1
- Iron 1
- Sodium 245
- Calcium 54
- Potassium 68
