Appetizer for 10
Chocolate Goat Cheese Dates
$7.46for 465 minServes 10
Goat cheese-filled dates are wrapped in bacon, brushed with maple syrup, and baked with cayenne and optional dark chocolate.
Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Feta or goat cheese$0.70/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $1.05Typical price |
 | Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.34Typical price |
 | Bacon$6.49 each typical | 1 | $6.49Typical price |
 | Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 22 oz | $9.90Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.64 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Honey or maple syrupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
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- 65 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.86 per serving$7.46 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz goat cheese
- 1 1/2 squares 72% dark chocolate (optional)
- 1 package (12 oz) bacon
- 22 pitted dates
- 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- cayenne pepper
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet.
- Fill each pitted date with goat cheese and place the dates on the baking sheet.
- Cut the bacon into strips, wrap one around each date, and secure it if needed.
- Brush the wrapped dates with maple syrup and sprinkle them lightly with cayenne pepper.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until the bacon is crisp.
- Melt the dark chocolate if using, drizzle it over the warm dates, and cool for 10 minutes.
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