In light of the Superbowl, I thought I would post a few appetizers. I absolutely LOVE Cafe Vino in Fort Collins and they serve the greatest Bacon-Wrapped Dates ever. I went home and tried to mimic them, minus the goat cheese, and they turned out great. I make a Balsamic reduction to go over the top of them, but it isn't necessary...they are yum without it.
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Ingredients:
6 slices bacon, cut into thirds (I used thick-cut)
18 pitted dates (buy good quality, fresh dates, like Medjool's from Sprouts)
Method:
Preheat oven to 350 F. Wrap each pitted date with 1/3 slice of bacon and "pin" with toothpick. Arrange on baking sheet and bake until bacon is cooked; about 20 minutes.
Balsamic Reduction:
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 TBSP raw, unfiltered honey
Method:
Combine vinegar and honey in small sauce pan. Heat over medium heat until vinegar starts to boil. Stir constantly until vinegar reduces and you are left with a thicker sauce (about 5 mins). Pour over bacon-wrapped dates.
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