Juicy dates stuffed with cheese and almonds, wrapped in smoky bacon, glazed with sweet and spicy sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 24 large Medjool dates, pitted
02 - 12 slices thin-cut bacon, halved
03 - 24 whole roasted almonds
04 - 2 oz soft goat cheese or cream cheese
→ Glaze
05 - 2 tbsp honey
06 - 1 tbsp sriracha or hot sauce
07 - 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
08 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or place a wire rack on it.
02 - Carefully open each pitted date and fill with one roasted almond and approximately 1 teaspoon of goat cheese or cream cheese.
03 - Envelop each stuffed date with half a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if needed.
04 - Place the bacon-wrapped dates seam-side down on the prepared baking surface.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, balsamic vinegar, smoked paprika, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
06 - Brush each bacon-wrapped date generously with the prepared sweet and spicy glaze.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until bacon is crisp and caramelized.
08 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks if preferred.
