Sunday, February 20, 2011

Bacon Stuffed Dates


Tip:  Read direction completely before preparing.

Ingredients:
4 slices bacon, each slice cut in 3 pieces
12 medjool dates, pitted
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/8 cup maple syrup

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degree.

Make a slit in the side of each date and remove the pit.  Stuff date with cheese in the cavity and wrap each date with a piece of bacon. 


Roast the dates in the oven until the bacon on top is starting to crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. Turn the dates over and cook the other side until the bacon crisps. 
Remove the dates from the oven and brush both sides with maple syrup. 


Return the dates to the oven until they are really crackly and sticky, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve hot.  Enjoy!

Tip:  A date to remember!  Considered the diamond of dates, Medjools are prized for their large size, extraordinary sweetness and chewy texture.

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