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Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese & Almonds

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These are one of those appetizers that never really go out of style – plus they’re always a crowd pleaser!

Sweet dates, creamy goat cheese, and crisp bacon — it’s a combination that just works.

Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese & Almonds

This is one of the more classic pieces of the menu — and sometimes that’s exactly what you need.

When everything else is a little more involved, having something familiar and reliable helps balance the table.

Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese & Almonds

These dates were part of my Masters Champions Dinner recreation.

Serve alongside:

• Panko Crusted Shrimp
• Beef Sliders
• Plum & Ricotta Toasts

See the full menu here.

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