GOUDA STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Using small knife, make small cut in side of each date; remove pit. Insert 1 piece of cheese into each date. Wrap each date with 1 piece of bacon, sprinkle with pepper. Secure bacon with toothpick. Arrange dates on rimmed baking sheet. Roast until bacon is browned on bottom, about 6 minutes. Turn dates; roast until bacon is cooked, about 6 minutes longer. Transfer to plate; cool slightly. Remove toothpicks. Drizzle with balsamic.