Stuffed Dates

Directions

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   Using a sharp paring knife, cut a slit down one side of each date, from top to bottom.
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   Remove the pit.
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   Using a small spoon, open the date and fill with some goat cheese.
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   Insert an almond in the middle of the cheese.
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   4.
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   Press date back together.
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    5.
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    Wrap with prosciutto.
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    (I only use enough prosciutto to go around the date once.)
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    6.
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    Broil until prosciutto is crispy and cheese is melting.
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    Notes: This is a very easy and forgiving recipe.
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    I dont worry about the quantity of each ingredient; I just buy the smallest container of each.
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    The dates I get usually come in packages of 16.
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    These are rich enough that usually two per person is enough.
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    I use an assembly line method when preparing.
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    Bacon can be substituted for prosciutto.
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    Just be sure to broil long enough to fully cook the bacon!
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    Ive also left out almonds if I didnt have them in the pantry.
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    And Ive even resorted to using dried dates found in the baking aisle.
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    Use Medjool dates if you can find them.