Bacon Wrapped Chorizo Stuffed Dates - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 ounces pitted dates
1 lb bacon, sliced in thirds
6 ounces chorizo sausage, raw, casings removed

Preparation

Using a scissors, cut one side of each date open and stuff with a scant teaspoon of chorizo.
Wrap the stuffed date with bacon and secure with a toothpick.
Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake in 400 degree oven for about 15-18 minutes.
Watch closely as the bottoms can burn easily due to the natural sugars in the dates.
Makes about 45 pieces.