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Bacon and Cheese-Stuffed Dates
Bake: 5 mins at 350°F
Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and finely crumbled, or 1/4 cup chopped prosciutto (2 ounces)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion (2)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (2 ounces)
- 1 3 ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 24 Medjool dates (about 16 ounces unpitted)
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350F. In a medium bowl stir together bacon, green onions, and garlic. Add blue cheese, cream cheese, mustard, and pepper to bacon mixture. Stir to combine.
2. Using a sharp knife, make a lengthwise slit in each date. Spread each date open slightly. Remove pits. Fill each date with a rounded teaspoon of the bacon mixture. Place dates filling sides up on a baking sheet. Bake, uncovered in the preheated oven for 5 to 8 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm. Makes 24 appetizers.
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Make Ahead Tip:
Prepare as above, except do not bake the dates. Place stuffed dates in an airtight container, cover, and chill for up to 24 hours. Bake as directed just before serving.
