Goat Cheese-Stuffed Figs Wrapped In Bacon

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   Preheat broiler.

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   Cook bacon in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until most of the fat is rendered but bacon is still pliable, about 10 minute You do not want crispy bacon!

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   Transfer the bacon to a paper towel to drain.

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   Remove 1 scoop of flesh from each of the fig halves with the small end of a melon-baller, set aside for another use. (Makes great ice cream or just bite sized snacks).

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   Scoop out a piece of the goat cheese with the same meon-baller and fill in the hole in each fig half with the cheese scoop.

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   Stir together brown sugar, cumin, and salt in a small bowl.

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   Rub the mixture onto 1 side of each bacon slice, and cut each bacon slice in half to have 16 slices of bacon.

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   Wrap 1 of the half strips of bacon around 1 of the fig halves, leaving the sugar/spice side out, and secure with a toothpick.

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   Broil the figs, cut side up, on the rack of a broiler pan about 3 inches from the heat, until bacon is browned - about 2 minute.

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    Cool slightly and then discard toothpicks.

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    Serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.