Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Blue Cheese

I made this recipe almost a month ago for our Super Bowl party, but I forgot to take pictures due to the Blood Orange Margaritas.  This was a recipe was also chosen for the New Foods list.  These little dates are so good, it was not difficult to want to make them again!  A lazy Saturday is the perfect time to enjoy some delicious dates!  They are so good!!!!  Like really, really good!  If you are having a cocktail party or you want to make a fancy appetizer, please make these, you will not be disappointed!

One note about dates – all by themselves, these little guys are so delicious!  I didn’t even know if I would like them, but I do!  They are sweet and chewy, almost like candy, but they are not candy, dates are a fruit!

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Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Blue Cheese with balsamic-honey sauce
Yield – 24 pieces
Adapted from Simply Scratch

8 slices of bacon
24 dates, pitted and split open
4 ounces blue cheese, I used gorganzola
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
pinch of Kosher salt
2 grinds of black pepper

• Preheat the oven to 350 F.
• Split open all the dates, I used kitchen scissors to cut open one side.
• Stuff each date with some blue cheese crumbles.
• Cut each strip of bacon into thirds so you have 24 pieces.
• Wrap each date stuffed with cheese in a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
• Place the dates on a wire rack (I used the rack from the toaster oven) over a foil lined baking sheet.  This is all for easy clean up.
• Bake for 23-25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
• Drizzle with the balsamic-honey sauce

Balsamic-Honey Sauce

• Combine the vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper into a small saucepan on medium heat.
• Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce reduces by two-thirds, stir frequently.