Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed With Almonds And Goat Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

24 large dates, pitted (Medjools are my favorites)
12 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise (24 pieces)
4 ounces goat cheese
24 unsalted almonds, toasted

Preparation

Move oven rack to upper third of oven and preheat to 500\u00b0F.
Stuff each date with an almond, then fill the remaining space with softened goat cheese using a pastry bag.
Wrap a piece of bacon around each date and secure with a pick.
Place dates on baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake until bacon is golden and crispy, 6-8 minutes.
Set aside to cool briefly before serving.
For presentation, insert picks into half a pineapple sliced lengthwise.