Bacon-Wrapped Figs With Maple Snakebite Glaze and Goat Cheese and Thyme Dip

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Figs With Maple Snakebite Glaze and Goat Cheese and Thyme Dip
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 6 strips bacon halved crosswise; 12 figs stemmed*; 12 pecan pieces, toasted; 3 tablespoons maple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne; 1/4 cup soft goat cheese 2 ounces; 1/4 cup cream cheese 2 ounces; 3 tablespoons milk; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

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Ingredients
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SERVINGS:

6 strips bacon (halved crosswise)
12 figs (stemmed*)
12 pecan (pieces, toasted)
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
1/4 cup soft goat cheese (2 ounces)
1/4 cup cream cheese (2 ounces)
3 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place 4 layers of paper towels on microwave-safe plate. Top with bacon slices. Cover with two more layers of paper towels. Microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes to render fat from bacon but not crisp. While bacon cools, slice each fig twice, starting at stem end, and cutting three-quarters of way to bottom. Stuff each fig with a pecan piece. Wrap a half strip of bacon around each fig and secure with toothpick. Place on foil-lined baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Turn. Return to oven for 5 minutes or until bacon is sizzling and begins to crisp. In small bowl, combine syrup and cayenne pepper. Brush mixture over appetizers.
For dip, combine all dip ingredients in small bowl. Cover and chill until serving time.Makes: about 1/2 cup Serve appetizers warm with dip.

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