Candied with Brown Sugar
This appetizer recipe is super easy and delicious. And watch out, because it's also addicting! The sweet flavor
of the dates and brown sugar combine with the salty bacon flavor and the cheeses to
create an irresistible holiday treat.
"Baked stuffed dates are edible jewels. The dates are like smooth caramels, and the surprise cheese filling is the “oh-yeah” factor. I like to make a plateful, set them on the counter, and let my guests help themselves. They’re not shy."—Amy Tabor
Ingredients
½ cup goat cheese
¼ cup cream cheese
20 whole dried dates,
split and pitted
7 slices of bacon, cut into thirds
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 400° F. Combine cheeses until blended. Open each date and stuff with one full teaspoon of the cheese mixture. Pinch the dates closed and wrap each date with 1/3 slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick if needed. If desired, roll in brown sugar for a candied exterior.
Arrange the stuffed dates seam side down, on foil-wrapped baking sheet or broiler pan. Bake the dates on one side for 10 minutes. Flip the dates over with
tongs or a fork. Cook dates for another 5-8 minutes or until the bacon is crispy. Transfer dates to a paper towel, and drain for 5 minutes. Serve warm. Makes 20 appetizers.
Step-by-Step Photos
Assemble ingredients
Combine cheeses, stuff the dates, and wrap with bacon
Roll in brown sugar (optional), secure with toothpicks if needed,
and bake in oven
Serve warm
Delicious
Source: Adapted from
Food Thinkers
Photos: boeke (1), FoodThinkers (2-5), mollyali (6) (
Flickr)
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