Dates In A Blanket Recipe
Stuffed dates with goat cheese and roasted garlic wrapped in smoked bacon with smoked honey and tomato sauce
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Ingredients
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Stuffed Dates
Smoked Honey
Tomato Sauce
Method
Preparation of Dates
- 1
Roast Garlic
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap the garlic cloves in aluminum foil with a drizzle of olive oil. Roast for 30-35 minutes until soft and fragrant. Allow to cool, then squeeze the garlic out of the skins into a bowl.
- 2
Stuff Dates
Carefully slice each Medjool date lengthwise and remove the pit. In a bowl, mix the roasted garlic with goat cheese until well combined. Stuff each date with the goat cheese and garlic mixture.
Wrapping and Cooking Dates
- 3
Wrap in Bacon
Wrap each stuffed date with a slice of smoked bacon, securing the ends with toothpicks if necessary. Place the wrapped dates seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Bake
Bake the bacon-wrapped dates in the preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and golden brown. Turn them halfway through for even cooking.
Preparing Smoked Honey
- 5
Mix Smoked Honey
In a small bowl, combine honey and liquid smoke. Stir well to combine and set aside.
Making Tomato Sauce
- 6
Serving
- 7
Plate and Serve
Once the bacon-wrapped dates are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm drizzled with smoked honey and alongside the tomato sauce for dipping.