Bacon wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese & pecans and honey dip. Serves 8. 1. Make a slit in the side of each date and carefully remove the pit
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In a small bowl, combine the cheese and the pecans
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Using a small teaspoon, scoop and fill each date. Close the dates around the cheese mixture. Wrap each date in bacon, covering completely; secure with toothpick. Place prepared dates on a foil lined sheet pan.
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Preheat broiler. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat source until bacon is browned, watching carefully to prevent burning.
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Transfer dates to platter. Serve with the warm honey dip.
Honey Dip 1 cup mild honey (clover, mesquite, orange blossom work fine – use a local honey source!) Pinch of ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder 1. Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan and heat over low heat just to melt the honey.
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Serve warm with the stuffed dates.
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