Dates Stuffed With Goat Cheese

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Lightly oil a baking dish just large enough to hold the dates in a single layer.

3. 3

   In a small frying pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil.

4. 4

   Add the bread crumbs and cook, stirring constantly, until the bread crumbs are evenly golden brown, about 1-1/2 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove the pan from heat, transfer the bread crumbs to a plate and let cool.

6. 6

   With a small knife, make a small lengthtwise incision in each date.

7. 7

   Carefully remove the pits.

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   Stuff 1 teaspoon of the goat cheese into the cavity.

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   Arrange the dates, with goat cheese side facing upward, in the prepared dish.

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    Sprinkle the bread crumbs evenly over the top.

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    (The dates can be prepared up to this point up to 24 hous in advance.

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    Store tightly covered in the refrigerator.

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    Bake the dates until warmed through, 10-12 minutes.

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    Transfer to a serving platter and serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.