Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Figs

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Total: 15 min
  • Prep: 5 min
  • Cook: 10 min
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.
Advertisement

Ingredients

24 dried figs (about 10 ounces)

3 ounces fresh goat cheese, at room temperature

1 tablespoon prepared pesto

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

12 slices bacon, halved crosswise

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Broil, turning once, until the bacon is cooked through and crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.

Let's Get Cooking!

Sign up for the Recipe of the Day newsletter to receive editor-picked recipes,tips and videos delivered to your inbox daily. Privacy Policy

Thanks for subscribing to the Recipe of the Day newsletter. Check out all our other great newsletters from Easy Recipes, Healthy Eating Ideas and Chef Recipe Videos.

We're sorry, there was an error signing you up. Please try again later.

Advertisement

Anonymous

I’m new to using Figs, can I ask for some insight to what to look for or buy?

See All Reviews