Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates Recipe
Medjool dates stuffed with Gorgonzola cream cheese and almonds, wrapped with maple pepper bacon. Served with balsamic reduction, red pepper curls and spring greens.
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Ingredients
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Stuffed Dates
Bacon Wrapping
Accompaniments
Method
Preparation of Stuffed Dates
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
- 2
Prepare Dates
Carefully slice each Medjool date lengthwise, without cutting all the way through, to create a pocket.
- 3
Make Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine Gorgonzola cheese and cream cheese until smooth.
- 4
Stuff Dates
Stuff each date with about a teaspoon of the cheese mixture and one almond.
Wrapping the Dates
- 5
Wrap Dates
Wrap each stuffed date with a slice of maple pepper bacon, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.
Baking and Reducing Balsamic
- 6
Prepare Baking Sheet
Place the wrapped dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 7
Bake Dates
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy.
- 8
Prepare Balsamic Reduction
While the dates are baking, pour the balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until it reduces by half, about 10 minutes.
Plating and Serving
- 9
Prepare Garnish
Slice the red bell pepper into thin curls for garnish.
- 10
Cool Dates
Once the dates are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- 11
Serve
Arrange the spring greens on a serving platter, place the bacon-wrapped dates on top, drizzle with balsamic reduction, and garnish with red pepper curls.
