These Bacon-Wrapped Chorizo Stuffed Dates are the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and spicy. They make a great appetizer for any occasion!
Ingredients: 16 large Medjool dates, pitted. 8 slices of bacon, cut in half. 8 small chorizo sausages. 1/4 cup cream cheese. 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika. Toothpicks for securing.
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 375F 190C. In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and smoked paprika until well combined. Make a small incision in each pitted date and stuff them with a teaspoon of the cheese mixture. Wrap each stuffed date with half a slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick. Place the bacon-wrapped dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the dates are caramelized. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious Bacon-Wrapped Chorizo Stuffed Dates!
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