Bacon Fig & Asiago Grilled Cheese Sandwich Minis

by Erin

Grilled cheese isn’t just for mealtime anymore. Make these mini grilled cheese sandwiches to satisfy your next snack craving. They would able be great as an appetizer.

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Although I feel like I have been exiled, leaving the warmth of Los Angeles to return to planet Hoth-like conditions in Columbus, today is a good day because it’s National Cheese Lover’s Day! Unless lactose intolerant, I have rarely met someone who actually dislikes cheese. So unless you fall into that prior category, it’s time to put cheese in all the things!

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Being Cheese Lover’s Day, I figured it was a good day to reveal The Laughing Cow®’s newest addition, creamy asiago cheese. This release coincides with their declaration of 31 days of curiosity in January, inspiring curious snack creations and reinventing snack time. So I took the challenge and came up with a fun new snack utilizing the creamy asiago cheese. How could I resist?

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Originally, I had the brilliant idea to make cheese stuffed figs wrapped in bacon, kind of like bacon wrapped stuffed dates, but alas despite scouring several stores I was unable to located fresh figs. Apparently they are no longer in season, so I went with the nest best thing – fig preserves! I then decided to reinvent the classic grilled sandwich and turn it into a fun snacking version, with mini rye cocktail bread sandwiched around creamy asiago cheese, fig preserves, and even bacon. So good that you may be tempted to make a meal out of them!

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With nine varieties to choose from, The Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges are a great snack with endless pairing options. What fun inventive snack pairing option would you like to try? Check their product locator to find your favorite flavors at www.TheLaughingCow.com.

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BACON, FIG & ASIAGO GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH MINIS

Makes 8

Ingredients:

3 oz. (4 wedges) The Laughing Cow® asiago spreadable cheese

16 slices rye cocktail bread

8 tsp fig preserves

4 slices of cooked bacon

Butter

Directions:

  1. Spread 1/4 of each spreadable cheese wedge onto each slice of rye cocktail bread.
  2. Spread 1 teaspoon of fig preserves over 8 of the slices and top with 1/2 slice of bacon.
  3. Sandwich the slices topped with bacon with the slices with cheese only.
  4. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Meanwhile, generously butter the exterior of each sandwich.
  5. Arrange sandwiches in a single layer in the hot skillet. Let cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes, and then flip to cook the other side, about another 2 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately.

Source: The Spiffy Cookie original

Disclosure: The Laughing Cow® provided me with product and a $50 gift card for this review. However, thoughts and opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of the brand.

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