Description
A comparison of two delicious appetizers: Peppered Fig and Bacon-Wrapped Dates, exploring their flavors, textures, and overall appeal.
Ingredients
- Fresh figs or dates
- Black pepper
- Bacon strips
- Honey (optional)
- Goat cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- If using figs, cut a small slit in each fig and stuff with goat cheese if desired.
- Wrap each fig or date with a bacon strip, securing with a toothpick if necessary.
- Place the wrapped figs or dates on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle black pepper over the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
- Drizzle with honey before serving if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for stuffing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg