Devils On Horseback: A Tasty Appetizer of Dates, Bacon & Blue Cheese.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: prosciutto

Turkey bacon reduces fat while prosciutto offers a similar salty flavor.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt offers a lighter option while ricotta is often more affordable.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts provide healthy fats and peanuts are a budget-friendly nut.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is widely available.

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Prepare a sheet pan lined with foil and place a rack in it for air flow and drainage.

Take 12 pitted dates and slice them open on one side, being careful not to cut all the way through.

Stuff each date with a piece of blue cheese.

Cut 6 slices of center cut bacon in half.

Wrap each stuffed date with a half slice of bacon, seam side down, and place in the prepared pan.

If desired, brush with hot sauce or sprinkle with cayenne pepper for added heat.

Roast in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 30 minutes or until the bacon reaches desired crispiness, checking periodically.

Insert toothpicks into the dates after removing from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

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