BACON WRAPPED DATES WITH ALMONDS AND GOAT CHEESE
Another great Saveur recipe.The already sweet dates caramelize in the oven,inbued with the smoky goodness of the bacon..then you bite into it-it's soft,and gooey,giving way to a even gooier ,creamy center and then you get a surprising little crunch from the salty almond.MMMMM.... These went over well at my B-day even among those that claimed to dislike goat cheese.(suggestions were made about subbing cream cheese,but I didn't hear any complaints;)The goat cheese really isn't overpowering;it's tangy creaminess is what harmonizes the sweet and savory flavors.I just wish I could eat these more often !
Provided by strangelittlebeast
Categories Pork
Time 18m
Yield 24 dates, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500°F.
- Meanwhile,pit the dates carefully.You may cut a small slit in each date(easier than pitting from the stem end),being careful to keep the dates intact.Place a small amount of goat cheese into each date.You may use a small spoon or pastry bag,Place one almond into each date.Cut each slice of bacon in half crosswise.wrap one piece of bacon around each date,securing with a toothpick.
- Place dates about 1/2 inch apart on a baking sheet,seam sides down.Bake 6-8 minutes.The bacon should be crispy and the juices from the dates bubbling.Be careful not to burn the dates!
- Remove from oven and let cool.(Very important!these are great warm but if you pop one in your mouth strait out of the oven the goat cheese will burn your mouth like hot lava.Seriously,let these cool a little.).
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BURTAL DAWOOD
d5@gmail.comI've made these dates several times and they're always a hit. I love the combination of sweet and savory.
Giby
giby4@hotmail.comThese are a great appetizer for any party. They're easy to make and they always impress my guests.
marcandre lachance
m.lachance85@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the dates turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. The goat cheese added a nice tang.
Haider Munier
haidermunier@yahoo.comI made these for a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!
Cynthia Myers
cm37@yahoo.comThese are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve.
Hameed Ullah Smi Hameed Ullah Smi
hameed_u@yahoo.comI've tried this recipe a few times and I've always had great results. The dates are always perfectly cooked and the bacon is crispy.
Mubashir Ullah
mubashir@yahoo.comI made these for my family and they loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up!
ruun cooking channel
ruun_c81@yahoo.comThese bacon-wrapped dates are the perfect party appetizer. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Bro Detpol
d_b@aol.comI've made these dates several times and they're always a hit. I love the combination of sweet and savory.
Sabbir13 sabbir
s.sabbir@hotmail.comThese are a great appetizer for any party. They're easy to make and they always impress my guests.
Shahbaz Nohri
shahbaz.n@aol.comI'm not a big fan of goat cheese, so I used cream cheese instead. They were still delicious!
Jorge Hernandez
hernandez@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the dates turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. The goat cheese added a nice tang.
Griffin Muthomi
m-griffin8@yahoo.comI made these for a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!
Manoar Hossan
manoar.hossan@hotmail.comThese are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve.
Hamayon King
h_king@hotmail.comI was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. The dates are perfectly complemented by the bacon and goat cheese.
Abinet Abebe
a_abebe55@gmail.comI've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of salty bacon, sweet dates, and creamy goat cheese is irresistible.
Steve4life Rawr
steve4liferawr@yahoo.comThese bacon-wrapped dates were a hit at my last party! They're easy to make and always disappear quickly.