Goat cheese stuffed dates wrapped in bacon

 

These perfectly paired gems can be served as an hors d’oeuvre for any holiday or festive occasion. The taste combination of the cheese and bacon with maple syrup gives the perfect sweet and savory bite that everyone can enjoy. I definitely recommend trying this with a good champagne!

 

 

Ingredients:

–    24 pitted dates

–    1 medium log goat cheese

–    2 packs of pre-sliced bacon or turkey bacon

–    1 small bottle of maple syrup or honey if preferred

 

Directions:

1.    Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees.

2.    Cut the goat cheese log into small pieces and fill each date with approximately one teaspoon of cheese. Close date together.

3.    Wrap each date with one strip of bacon.

4.    Place the dates on a baking sheet and drizzle maple syrup on top of each stuffed date.

5.    Bake in middle rack of oven for about 30 minutes or until golden.

6.    Place on platter and serve.

 

 

Happy Holidays!

The Petite Gourmande

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