We're coming into the height of the entertaining season, and appetizers are a great way to feed people. I usually try to have equal amounts of hot and cold starters. These stuffed dates take a little time, but each step is easy, and well worth it.
Here's what you'll need:
12 Medjool dates, pitted
1/2 lb smoked Gouda, cut into 12 logs
3 links fresh chorizo, skins removed
6 slices bacon, cut in half
1/4 c maple syrup
2 TBLS balsamic vinegar
Preheat oven to 400.
Make a slice in each date, so you can open it. Flatten it out.
Cut each link of chorizo into quarters. Roll each piece around a log of cheese.
Stuff the cheese-chorizo log into the date. Close the date around the filling and squeeze to secure.
Wrap one half-slice of bacon around each date. Place on cookie sheet with the loose end of the bacon down on the sheet.
Bake at 400 for 7-8 minutes, until bacon begins to crisp. Turn over and bake 7-8 minutes longer.
Combine the maple syrup and the vinegar in a small dish.
When the bacon is crisp, remove the dates from the oven. Brush them with the syrup mixture. Bake 2-3 minutes more.
Enjoy!
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