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Ingredientes

• 24 to 32 pitted dates1
• 4 ounces goat cheese (room temperature)
• 8 to 10 strips bacon2

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, then set aside.

2. 2

   Open dates (if they are already sliced) and lay them on the baking sheet.

3. 3

   Cut the bacon slices into even thirds. Set aside.

4. 4

   Line a large plate with paper towels. Set aside.

5. 5

   Prepare the goat cheese: if you want to use a piping bag and tip, fit a piping bag with a bismarck tip, then fill the bag with the goat cheese. Alternatively, smash the goat cheese so it is easy to handle with your hands or a spoon.

6. 6

   If using a piping bag, insert the tip into the hole on one end of each pitted date, filling with goat cheese. You may want to insert the tip into the opposite side to ensure full filling. Alternatively, pipe, spoon, or use your fingers/hand to add goat cheese into the center of the date. Place back onto the prepared baking sheet.

7. 7

   When all of the dates are filled, wrap each date in bacon and secure with a toothpick through the entire date.

8. 8

   Place finished dates on prepared baking sheet, then bake dates for 15 minutes, remove from oven, and, using the toothpicks as a handle, flip the dates to cook the other side of the bacon. Bake dates an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until bacon is browned to your liking.

9. 9

   Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place baked dates on the prepared paper towel lined plate. Serve warm. Store leftovers covered tightly in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Remove toothpick and reheat in microwave or leave the toothpick in and broil for a couple minutes in oven or air fryer.