Smoky Ontario Apple Oka Bites A warm amuse-bouche of sweet Ontario
apple wedges, smoky bacon and soft creamy Canadian Oka
cheese, these bites are melt-in-your-mouth delicious
and remarkably simple to prepare.
12
slices
double-smoked bacon
12
1/4 cup
grainy mustard
50 mL
2
Ontario Apples*
cut into 24 wedges
2
8 oz
Oka cheese, cubed into 24 pieces
250 g
In a skillet
over medium heat, cook bacon in batches until cooked
through but not crispy. Transfer to a paper-towel lined
plate and let cool.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°F).
Cut each strip of bacon in half to make 24 small strips.
Spread each strip with 1/2 tsp (2 mL) mustard and wrap
around an apple wedge and piece of cheese. Secure with
toothpick. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Arrange bites on a parchment lined
baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven just until bacon
starts to bubble and cheese begins to melt, about 3-5
minutes. Do not overcook. Serve immediately.
Makes 24 pieces.
Chef Tip: If Oka cheese
is unavailable, Gorgonzola makes a savoury substitute.
*Variety Tip: For
best results use Ontario Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, Cortland
or Red Delicious apples.
