I tried a new recipe to take to a party. Bacon wrapped dates filled with goat cheese. They were delicious!
Preheat oven at 400
Cover cookie sheet with foil
1 package pitted dates (mine had 30)
2/3# Applewood smoked bacon
Goat cheese
Almonds
Smoked Paprika
Balsamic Vinegar reduction
Make a slit in the dates - by far the most difficult part of the directions
Finely chop almonds
Mix goat cheese and almonds
Stuff dates with cheese mixture
Cut bacon into thirds - lay out same number of bacon pieces as dates on the foil lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle with paprika.
Wrap each date with bacon (I didn't use toothpicks) with the paprika facing in
Roast for 15-20 minutes - watch carefully they could burn
Put on paper towels to get rid of excess grease. Arrange on plate and drizzle with balsamic vinegar reduction. I actually bought a small squeeze bottle of balsamic vinegar glaze - it was perfect.
Everyone loved the appetizer!
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