Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Description
A tasty appetizer for any gathering. The bacon-wrapped dates recipe is widely used by professional chefs who cater large banquets and formal dinners. And it’s no surprise: the appetizer is relatively simple to prepare, yet turns out remarkably delicious and original. I recommend you master this simple recipe too — if you’re planning a festive spread, surprise your guests by serving bacon-wrapped dates as an appetizer. They will be impressed. It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Make a slit in the date and remove the pit.
- 2
Step 2
Take a small amount of blue cheese and place it in the center of each date.
- 3
Step 3
Now place an almond inside each cheese-stuffed date, as shown in the photo.
- 4
Step 4
Now wrap each date in a strip of bacon, secure with a toothpick, and place in a baking dish. Bake at 170°C until the bacon is browned.
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Step 5
When ready, place each roll on a leaf of arugula and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.