CHORIZO DATE RUMAKI

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"I got this recipe from my sister-in-law who got it from her chef brother," shares Miriam Hershberger from Holmesville, Ohio. "It is delicious, and it always disappears quickly."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 32 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 package (1 pound) sliced bacon
4 ounces uncooked chorizo or spicy bulk pork sausage
2 ounces cream cheese, cubed
32 pitted dates

Steps:

Cut each bacon strip in half. In a large skillet, cook bacon in batches over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain drippings. Crumble chorizo into the same skillet; cook and stir until fully cooked. Drain. Stir in cream cheese., Carefully cut a slit in the center of each date; fill with cream cheese mixture. Wrap a piece of bacon around each stuffed date; secure with toothpicks. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until bacon is crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.