Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates With Balsamic Reduction
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 6 large Medjool dates, pitted
- 12 pieces of bacon (about 6 slices, halved lengthwise)
- toothpicks
- foil
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How to Make Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates With Balsamic Reduction
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small saucepan, simmer balsamic vinegar over medium heat until reduced by half, about 10-15 minutes. The syrup will thicken considerably. Set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, gently mix softened goat cheese with toasted slivered almonds.
- Carefully make a small slit lengthwise in each date and gently stuff with a small amount of the goat cheese mixture.
- Cut each bacon half into 2 pieces, creating 12 smaller pieces.
- Wrap a piece of bacon around each stuffed date and secure with a toothpick.
- Line a baking sheet with foil. Arrange the bacon-wrapped dates on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bacon is crispy and the dates are heated through. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Arrange the bacon-wrapped dates on a serving platter and drizzle generously with the cooled balsamic reduction.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
32 g
Sugar
88g
Fat
86g
Carbs
8g
