BACON WRAPPED DATES

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Rich blue cheese is at the center of these multi-layered bites. For a milder flavor, try cream cheese.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 32 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 7

32 pitted dates
1/3 cup blue cheese or 1/3 cup cream cheese
32 blanched almonds
1 (65 g) box fully cooked bacon, 50% less salt
32 wood cocktail sticks
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Slice dates lengthwise and open up like a book. Inside each date, place 1/2 teaspoons blue cheese and 1 almond, then close tightly.
  • Wrap dates in bacon, trimming as needed, and secure with a cocktail pick. You can slice the bacon in halves or thirds to wrap various sized dates.
  • Place dates on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. (If making ahead, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed).
  • When ready to serve, preheat oven to 400°F Brush dates with honey and bake for 5 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Season with salt and pepper, transfer to a platter and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.7, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 2.4, Sodium 36.7, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 6.3, Protein 0.7

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