Cracker Barrel Canada

Candied Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates

Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 27 mins Servings: 18
NUTRITION INFO

WHAT YOU NEED

  • 18 large Medjool dates
  • 9 CRACKER BARREL Sharp White Cheddar Cracker Cuts
  • 9 slices bacon, cut in half
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. honey, divided
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • pinch ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 3 Tbsp. finely chopped raw almonds

LET’S MAKE IT

  • Heat oven to 375° Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Cut slit in long side of each date, being careful not to cut completely through date. Remove and discard pits. Cut each cheese slice into 4 rectangles. Stuff each date with 2 slices of cheese.
  • Wrap 1 bacon piece around each date, completely enclosing cheese. Place seam side down on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Heat 1/4 cup honey, rosemary, crushed red pepper and cayenne pepper in small saucepan over low heat. Cook 1 min. or until fragrant. Brush dates with honey mixture; sprinkle with almonds.
  • Bake 15 to 20 min. or until bacon is crisp.
  • Transfer to serving platter; drizzle with remaining honey.