Bacon Wrapped Date

A favorite for Christmas and New Year's.

Ingredients:

• 24 Large pitted dates (Medjools are favorite)
• 12 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise
• 4 oz goat cheese
• 24 unsalted almonds, toasted

1. Move oven rack to upper third of oven and preheat to 500°F.
2. Stuff each date with an almond, then fill the remaining space with softened goat cheese using a pastry bag.
3. Wrap a piece of bacon around each date and secure with a pick.
4. Place dates on baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake until bacon is golden and crispy, 6-8 minutes.
5. Set aside to cool briefly before serving.
6. For presentation, insert picks into half a pineapple sliced lengthwise.