Warm Figs Filled with Goat Cheese and Bacon

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a small skillet and render the bacon in it until it browns and is nearly crisp.

3. 3

   Pour off half the fat and add the onion, rosemary, thyme, and salt.

4. 4

   Cook, stirring often, until the onion softens, about 3 minutes, then remove it from the heat.

5. 5

   Cut the figs in half and press your thumb into the center of each half to make a small depression.

6. 6

   Arrange them cut side up in a small shallow baking dish.

7. 7

   Divide the filling among the figs, forming each portion into a small mound covering the top of the fig.

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   Crumble the goat cheese and place a scant teaspoon of it on top of each mound of filling.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with whole thyme leaves.

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    When ready to serve, bake the figs until just warmed through, about 5 minutes.

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    Serve while still warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.