Sweet, savory, and utterly addictive, these bacon-wrapped dates are a holiday classic elevated with the rich, smoky flavor of HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH™ Flavored Thick Cut Bacon. Each date is stuffed with creamy goat cheese or crunchy almonds, then wrapped in a crisp, caramelized bacon hug. Perfect as an appetizer or party snack, these bite-sized delights strike the ideal balance of indulgence and sophistication, guaranteed to disappear as quickly as you can serve them.
Ingredients
| 8 | slices Limited Edition* HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH™ Flavored Thick Cut Bacon or your favorite variety of HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Thick Cut Bacon (*while supplies last) |
| 16 | large dates |
| 4 | ounces goat cheese |
| Toothpicks |
Directions
Heat oven to 375°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil.
Slice dates lengthwise on one side to create an opening. Remove pit.
Using a spoon, stuff goat cheese into cavity of each date. Press sides together to close.
Cut bacon slices in half. Wrap each date with 1 piece bacon; secure with toothpick.
Arrange evenly on prepared sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Turn dates over. Bake an additional 10 to 12 minutes or until bacon is crisped. Remove to paper towel lined plate.
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