Day 195: Devils on Horseback 2.0

Yield: 12 devils
Time (Start to Finish): 45 min

Ingredients:
12 dates, hollowed
½ cup soft Goat cheese
2 sprigs rosemary
4 strips thick bacon
balsamic vinegar
pepper
1 garlic clove

Directions:
1. Chop the garlic and the rosemary fine
2. Mix with the goat cheese and season with pepper, NO SALT
3. Take each date and slice down one side
4. Fill with the goat cheese mixture and close back up
5. Take the bacon and cut each piece into 3
6. Preheat oven to 375F
7. Wrap each date in the bacon and place on a cookie sheet so the ends of the bacon are under the date
8. Bake until the bacon is brown and crispy, about 10 min
9. Take the balsamic vinegar and put over med heat and cook down until it becomes a thick syrup, about 15-20 min
10. Drizzle over the top of the dates when serving and enjoy!

Rating: 4.5 strawberries
Notes: So I made almost the same thing before, but I wanted to make it even better. I used thicker bacon than before which added a lot, and I also added flavoring to the cheese. I did not add a nut this time, which I think made the texture better…more mouth appeal. These are such a great little snack, and also super impressive at a dinner party. Always make more than you think though, these are easy to pop in your mouth by the handful, and they go fast. Enjoy this version!