Makes 16 dates | Prep 15 minutes | Cook 20–25 minutes
Sweet Medjool dates stuffed with creamy goat cheese, wrapped in crispy bacon, and finished with MOB Black Garlic Balsamic Sauce.
Ingredients
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16 large Medjool dates, pitted
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4 oz soft goat cheese
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8 slices thin-cut bacon, cut in half
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½ cup MOB Black Garlic Balsamic Sauce
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1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
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¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts (optional)
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Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Slice each date lengthwise on one side, creating a pocket without cutting all the way through.
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Fill each date with approximately 1 tsp goat cheese.
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Sprinkle a few chopped walnuts inside each date, if using.
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Wrap each stuffed date with half a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
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Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through, until bacon is crispy.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool for 3 minutes.
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Arrange on a serving platter and drizzle generously with MOB Black Garlic Balsamic Sauce.
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Finish with chopped rosemary and freshly cracked black pepper.
Chef's Tip: Assemble these a day ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake. Add the sauce just before serving.
