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Easy Tasty Dates

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"This is a very easy but good recipe. People will think you are a gourmet chef with these dates filled with chevre cheese and pecans!" — TML0701

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Original recipe makes 20 servings Change Servings

20 pitted dates
1/4 cup goat cheese
20 ounces pecans

10 slices bacon, cut in half
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Slice open the dates, and stuff each with about 1/2 teaspoon goat cheese. Top each date with a pecan, using the goat cheese to hold the pecans in place. Wrap each date with 1/2 slice bacon.
Arrange the wrapped dates on a baking sheet. Bake 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bacon is crisp and evenly brown.
In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the balsamic vinegar and sugar until thickened. Pour over the dates to serve.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 25 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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These were great! I did not use bacon either. Yes if you don't like goat cheese, then don't make this recipe. I have never had goat cheese before and it is very smooth and creamy. I also have never had dates. I can't believe how good these were, everyone raved about them and asked for the recipe. I will make these for a Christmas appetizer.Very easy! yumyumyum

—VELVETP

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Jan 21, 2006

Goat Cheese just doesn't create a pleasant taste in my mouth.

—Rpstroud

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Nov 10, 2004

This recipe is awesome!! I didn't use bacon and they turned out great!! Everyone loved this recipe even people that never tried dates before including myself!! You will want to eat all of them!! People thought I was a gormet chef how easy easy easy!! Try them for the holidays :)

—SHERRYLI

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Jul 18, 2011

These are delicious! Super easy to assemble and great finger food for parties. I used thick cut bacon so I cut the slices in thirds and it was perfect. Definitely make as directed to get desired result. Don't skip balsamic reduction or bacon. These are both big elements of the recipe and these flavors blend in an amazing way. Leave one out and you'll get something completely different. I recommend moving dates to a paper towel after cooking to blot briefly before plating and drizzling with balsamic.

—Valerie's Kitchen

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Dec 28, 2010

Good. They were sweet. I'll have to get some saltier bacon. I didn't use the balsamic vinegar and sugar. I just couldn't imagine adding anymore sweetness to the mix. Would definitely make again! Thanks. Broiled 3 minutes each side.

—CPA

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Jan 19, 2012

These were wonderful! I used cream cheese instead of goat cheese though and skipped the pecans. Blue cheese would be a great mix as well. Enjoy!

—Tina Metcalfe

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Jan 02, 2013

I modified this recipe a bit -but it's become the appetizer I make when I want to "wow" people. I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, so I mix a good gorgonzola with cream cheese, and add chopped pecans to that mix. It makes assembly go a bit faster. I use toothpicks to hold each together and make serving easier. This is such a hit every time and I always have an empty dish. Do NOT skip the balsamic reduction.

—Milfie

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Mar 01, 2011

These were AMAZING! I used turkey bacon and skipping the balsamic glaze completely and they were a huge hit at my Oscar party. They were best right out of the oven when the goat cheese was creamy. My guests loved them and not one was left. Will make this again FOR SURE!

—amyincolorado

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Nutrition

Calories
249 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
11.8 g
4%

Cholesterol
5 mg
2%

Fat
22.2 g
34%

Fiber
3.4 g
13%

Protein
4.5 g
9%

Sodium
95 mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Easy Tasty Dates

Serving Size: 1/20 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 20
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 249
Calories from Fat: 200

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.2g 34 %
** Saturated Fat 2.6g 13 %
Cholesterol 5mg 2 %
Sodium 95mg 4 %
Potassium 197mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 11.8g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 3.4g 13 %
Protein 4.5g 9 %
Sugars 7.9g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 9 %
** Thiamin 22 %
** Niacin 12 %
** Vitamin B6 5 %
** Magnesium 14 %
** Folate 4 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.