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.