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Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Apple-Onion Bacon Bites

This is an easy savory apple appetizer that is sure to please any crowd.  Top with a slice of green onion for garnish.

Servings: 6
Cook Time: Prep Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 20 minutes
Meal Type: Appetizer
NC Ingredients: apples, onions, bacon

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Ingredients

1
pkg. mini fillo shells (15 total)
2
Tbsp. butter
1
cup sweet onion, diced
1
cup Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
1
½ tsp. light brown sugar
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2
tsp. balsamic vinegar
4
slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1/2
cup 6 cheese Italian blend, shredded

Directions

Remove fillo shells from package and place on baking sheet to cook crisp according to package directions.

In a medium sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat; add onion, and sauté 5 minutes. Add apple, light brown sugar, salt and pepper to taste, and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes or until apples are crisp tender. Remove from heat; stir in balsamic vinegar, bacon and ¼ cup of the cheese.  Spoon mixture into fillo cups; top with remaining cheese and serve.

 
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Recipes found on this page are from Got to Be NC members, staff, industry partners and Stove Side Chats. Stove Side Chats is Got to Be NC’s cooking show hosted by restaurant marketing specialist Chad Blackwelder. This series invites chefs and home cooks from around the state to teach you how to cook with in-season North Carolina deliciousness.