BACON-WRAPPED CHOCOLATE CHIPOTLE DATES

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An enticing hors d'oeuvre, we filled pitted dates with a spicy cream cheese filling and wrapped them in bacon.

Provided by Cheri Liefeld

Categories     Appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
24 pitted dates
2 oz dark chocolate, cut into tiny slivers the length of dates
8 slices bacon, each cut into thirds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with sides with foil; place baking rack on foil.
  • In small bowl, stir together cream cheese and chili powder.
  • Make cut down side of each date. Fill each with cream cheese mixture. Place chocolate sliver in cream cheese in each. Wrap each with piece of bacon. Place dates, bacon ends down, on baking rack.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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