Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Chorizo and Manchego

Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Chorizo and Manchego – Bacon wrapped around dates is a sweet and salty taste sensation. – Medjool Dates ((pitted)), Manchego ((cut into 12 rectangle logs)), Chorizo ((fresh, casings removed)), Bacon ((cut in half)), Maple Syrup, Sherry Vinegar, Preheat the oven to 375°F.; Make an incision lengthwise in each date, open it up, and flatten.; Place a piece of Manchego in the center of each date.; Break each chorizo link into quarters. Form each piece of chorizo into a log that is the length of the date and squish it onto the Manchego. ; Close the date around the filling and squeeze to secure.; Wrap each date with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.; Place all the dates on a baking sheet, transfer to the oven, and roast for 7-8 minutes or until the bacon is starting to crisp up. Turn over the dates and roast the dates for another 7-8 minutes.; In a small bowl, combine the syrup and vinegar.; Remove the dates from the oven and brush them with the syrup-vinegar mixture. ; Return the dates to the oven and bake another 1-2 minutes or until they are crackly and sticky. ; Remove from the oven and let rest for a minute, remove the toothpicks, and serve.; – If you can’t find Manchego cheese, you could substitute with Pecorino Romano or Asiago

This recipe was originally shown on the Rachel Ray show, by Anne Burrell. <a href="https://www.rachaelrayshow.com/food/recipes/19641_anne_burrell_s_bacon_wrapped_dates_with_chorizo_and_manchego/" target="_blank">Rachel Ray’s website</a>