Bacon-Wrapped Figs

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Figs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 24 dried figs, trimmed; 24 walnut halves; 12 bacon strips, halved crosswise; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

This is the first bacon-wrapped fig recipe I made. I like that the figs and walnuts have very similar nutritional values, making this recipe a high energy appetizer or snack. —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon

Ingredients

24 dried figs, trimmed
24 walnut halves
12 bacon strips, halved crosswise
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. Cut a slit lengthwise down the center of each fig; fill each with a walnut half.
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Drain on paper towels.
Place cheese in a shallow bowl. Dip one side of bacon in cheese. Wrap each bacon strip around a stuffed fig, cheese side out; secure with a toothpick. Place on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
Bake until bacon is crisp, 12-15 minutes, turning once.