Dates Wrapped in Bacon with Marcona Almonds |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1/2 pound large medjool dates, carefully pitted |
1/2 cup marcona almonds (substitution: blanched almonds) |
1/2 pound valdeon cheese (substitution: maytag or stilton) |
1/2 pound sliced bacon, each slice cut in 1/2 (roughly 4-inch lengths) |
6 cups canola oil |
special equipment: 6- inch bamboo skewers |
Directions:
1. Heat canola oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot to 475 degrees F.
2. Split each date in half and stuff with 1 almond and 1/2 teaspoon of Valdeon cheese, and close carefully. Lay a strip of bacon on a cutting board, place a stuffed date at the bottom of the bacon, and wrap with the bacon, making sure to pull the bacon tightly towards you while rolling. Add 3 dates onto each skewer. Carefully submerge the skewers one by one in the oil and fry until golden, about 1 minute. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
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