Bacon Wrapped Dates

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 1 (16-ounce package Applewood smoked bacon

• Produce

  • 1 (8-ounce package Dates, pitted

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar, packed
  • 1 1/2 tsp Chili powder

• Dairy

  • 1 (4-ounce package Blue cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 (16-ounce) package applewood smoked bacon, cut into thirds
• 1 (8-ounce) package pitted dates
• 1 (4-ounce) package blue cheese, gorgonzola, goat cheese, brie, or cream cheese
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 1½ teaspoons chili powder

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350º F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and arrange a wire baking rack on top. Spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
• Stuff the opening of each pitted date with cheese and then wrap each tightly with a piece of bacon. Secure with a small toothpick or carefully place seam side down onto the rack. Stir together brown sugar and chili powder and sprinkle liberally over wrapped dates.
• Place into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the bacon is crisp. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving.