Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates With Balsamic Reduction Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates With Balsamic Reduction

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• Sliced Almonds
• 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
• Pitted Dates
• 6 slices thick-cut bacon, halved

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates With Balsamic Reduction

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 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.
3. In a small bowl, gently mix softened goat cheese with toasted slivered almonds.
4. Carefully make a small slit lengthwise in each date and gently stuff with a small amount of the goat cheese mixture.
5. Cut each bacon half into 2 pieces, creating 12 smaller pieces.
6. Wrap a piece of bacon around each stuffed date and secure with a toothpick.
7. Line a baking sheet with foil. Arrange the bacon-wrapped dates on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bacon is crispy and the dates are heated through. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
9. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
10. Arrange the bacon-wrapped dates on a serving platter and drizzle generously with the cooled balsamic reduction.