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Spicy Chorizo-Stuffed Medjool Dates Wrapped in Bacon
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Medjool dates, pitted
  • 8 ounces spicy chorizo, casings removed
  • 12 slices bacon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cook the chorizo in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon until it is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
  • Stuff each date with about 1 tablespoon of the cooked chorizo, pressing the date closed around the filling.
  • Wrap each stuffed date with one slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick if needed. Place the wrapped dates on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the bacon is crisp and the dates are heated through. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

If the chorizo seems very spicy, taste a small piece before stuffing so you can adjust how much filling goes into each date. These reheat well in a 350-degree oven for 5 minutes if made ahead. Serve them warm on a platter with small plates so guests can handle them easily.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Spanish
Equipment: Skillet, Baking sheet, Oven