Type: Appetizer
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 15 min.
Ready in: 25 min.
Servings: 6
These sweet-salty bites are filled with rich Beemster XO. A new take on a classic hors d’oeuvre.
Directions
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230℃). Stuff each date with 1 piece of cheese. Wrap each date in a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
Arrange dates in a greased baking dish and bake until bacon is crispy, 12–15 min., flipping halfway through.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix together honey and hot sauce. Remove dates from oven and drizzle with hot honey.
Tip: Don’t like heat? Swap the hot sauce with 1 tsp ground cinnamon for a sweeter take on the recipe.
Pairing: Try serving these party favorites with a cold malty Amber Ale to balance out the sweetness from the dates.
Ingredients
18 pitted dates
1 oz (28g) Beemster XO cheese, cut into 1x¼–inch pieces
6 slices bacon, cut into thirds
2 tbsp honey
1½ tsp hot sauce
