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Ingredients
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Bacon-Wrapped Dates Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Dates
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Slice each date lengthwise without cutting all the way through and remove the pit.
- 2
Stuff the Dates
Take a small amount of sausage and stuff it into each date. Press the dates closed.
- 3
Wrap in Bacon
Cut each slice of bacon in half and wrap each stuffed date with a half slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick if necessary.
- 4
Bake the Dates
Place the wrapped dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy.
- 5
Prepare the Piquillo Pepper Sauce
While the dates are baking, blend the piquillo peppers with a splash of olive oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Serve
Once the dates are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm with the piquillo pepper sauce drizzled on top or on the side.