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Blue Cheese Stuffed Figs

Krazy Kiwi Kookbox
Blue cheese stuffed figs, crispy bacon and topped with a honey balsamic vinaigrette.
Course Starter
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Figs
  • 125g Blue cheese
  • 100g Bacon bits
  • Pillow pack of Rocket-based salad mix
  • 4 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Honey

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180C.
  • Place the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey in a small, lidded container and shake to combine. Set aside.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut a cross into the top of each fig, being careful not to cut all the way through, then gently squeeze the bottom of each fig to open the fruit.
  • Divide the blue cheese among the figs, stuffing the pieces into the top of the figs.
  • Place the prepared figs on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  • While the figs bake, fry the bacon bits in a small pan until crispy. Set it aside.
  • To serve, divide the salad among the serving plates.
  • Place 2 roasted figs per plate.
  • Drizzle the honey balsamic dressing over the figs and the rocket and follow with a sprinkle of crispy bacon.