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Fig Goat Cheese Appetizer Bites
These fig goat cheese appetizer bites are an easy, yet impressive, appetizer made with frozen phyllo shells, goat cheese, figs, and bacon.
Prep Time
45 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 30 bites
Calories: 78 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon cooked*
- 1 ½ cups dry red wine
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 5 ounces dried Mission figs about 15–18 total
- 2 boxes frozen mini phyllo shells 30 shells total
- 8 ounces goat cheese at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons half and half or heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bacon. (Try one of my favorite methods linked in the notes section). Once cool, dice into small pieces.
- Meanwhile, stir the wine and honey together in a medium saucepan. Add the figs, then bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, then let the figs cook until plump and tender, about 15 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the figs to a cutting board. Once cool enough to handle, cut into 1/4-inch slices.
- Remove the Athens Mini Fillo Shells from their box and place them on the counter, keeping the phyllo shells still in their protective tray.
- In a small mixing bowl, beat the goat cheese together with the half and half or cream until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Place the mixture in a piping bag fitted with a large tip (or a ziptop bag with the corner cut off).
- Pipe a dollop of the mixture into the bottom of each phyllo shell. If you do not wish the pipe the mixture, you can also use a small spoon to dollop it into each shell.
- Top the goat cheese with a few pieces of figs and bacon crumbles. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and ground pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
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Notes
- *Easy bacon cooking methods: Air Fryer Bacon and Oven Baked Bacon.
- TO STORE: These phyllo appetizer bites are best enjoyed within a few hours of filling and serving. You may store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 hours otherwise the phyllo risks becoming soggy.
- TO MAKE-AHEAD: If you want to prep these further in advance, I recommend preparing the filling ingredients and storing them in separate containers until ready to bake the shells and assemble.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1(of 30)
Calories
78kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Potassium
48mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
106IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 30) | |
| Calories | 78kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 106IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.