Brie, Bacon, and Fig Jam Toasts
I don’t remember where I got this recipe but it is a big hit as a heavy hors d’oeuvre. This is more a guideline than a recipe.

Sliced and toasted baguette
Small slices of Brie, cut to fit baguette slices
Fig jam
Cooked bacon

 Place brie on top of toasted baguettes, then spread about one teaspoon of fig jam onto brie. Top with a piece of bacon that is approximately same size as slice of brie, about a quarter slice of bacon. 

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