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Grilled bacon wrapped dates stuffed with chorizo, drizzled with balsamic vinegar.

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Dates

Carne Diem Culinary
Devils on Horseback is the perfect easy appetizer for your next party. Bacon wrapped dates are stuffed with your favorite cheese or meats and then finished on a grill or smoker, for the perfect salty finger food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine European, Spanish
Servings 8
Calories 339 kcal

Equipment

  • Toothpicks

Ingredients
  

  • 24 Dates Preferably Medjool
  • 12 Slices Bacon Halved
  • Balsamic Vinegar Glaze

Filling Options

  • 4 Ounces Goat Cheese
  • 4 Ounces Spanish Style Chorizo Salami
  • 4 Ounces Manchego Cheese

Instructions
 

  • Cut the bacon slices in half and remove the pits from the dates, if there are not already pitted. If using, cut the chorizo into small pieces that can be stuffed into the dates.
  • Stuff the dates with the pieces of chorizo, goat cheese, manchego cheese, or other desired filling.
  • Wrap the bacon around the stuffed dates and secure with a toothpick.
  • Heat your grill or smoker to 350-400 degrees and set up for indirect heat.
  • Cook the stuffed bacon wrapped dates for about 15 minutes, then flip the dates over and continue to cook until the bacon is done to your preference.
  • Remove the smoked stuffed date appetizer to a plate and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar glaze. Enjoy while warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 13gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 358mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 289IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 182mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Bacon, bacon wrapped, chorizo, Dates, Goat cheese
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