Drunken Stuffed Figs

Ingredients

• 12 fresh figs
• 8 slices of bacon, diced
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup marsala wine
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
3. Cut figs in half and scoop out the center, leaving enough of the flesh intact for the figs to hold their shape.
4. In a medium bowl, mix together bacon, mozzarella cheese, marsala wine, and salt and pepper.
5. Fill each fig half with the bacon mixture. Place figs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and figs are juicy. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Figs are a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, and calcium.
• Marsala wine is a sweet fortified wine from Sicily, Italy.
• This dish makes a great appetizer or light meal.