Maple Tamari Bacon-Wrapped Goat Cheese Dates
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Product(s) Used
Special Diet
Gluten-Free, Soy FreeCourse
AppetizerMain Ingredient
PorkOccasion
Entertaining, HolidaysIngredients
- 16 Medjool dates
- 4 ounces plain goat cheese softened
- 8 slices gluten-free bacon cut in half crosswise
- ¼ cup SAN-J Tamari or SAN-J No Soy Tamari
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or parsley optional
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay bacon strips in a single layer and par-cook for 10 minutes. Discard the parchment and replace with a clean sheet. Place a wire rack over the baking sheet.
- Slice each date lengthwise and remove the pit.
- Fill each date with about 1½ teaspoons goat cheese and gently press closed.
- Wrap each stuffed date with half a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Whisk together the tamari, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and pepper. Brush the dates with half the glaze.
- Bake for 3 minutes. Brush with the rest of the glaze and cook for another 3 – 5 minutes or until crispy.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh chives or parsley, if desired.
