Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed With Almonds and Goat Cheese |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 28 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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I watch Ted make these on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy tonight. A nice balance of sweet and salt. Ingredients:
24 large dates, pitted (medjools are my favorites) |
12 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise (24 pieces) |
4 ounces goat cheese |
24 unsalted almonds, toasted |
Directions:
1. Move oven rack to upper third of oven and preheat to 500°F.
2. Stuff each date with an almond, then fill the remaining space with softened goat cheese using a pastry bag.
3. Wrap a piece of bacon around each date and secure with a pick.
4. Place dates on baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake until bacon is golden and crispy, 6-8 minutes.
5. Set aside to cool briefly before serving.
6. For presentation, insert picks into half a pineapple sliced lengthwise.
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