Duck Bacon Topped Dates Stuffed W/Whiskey Infused Chipotle Sweet Potatoes

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   Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

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   Poke sweet potatoes a few times with the tines of a fork. Then wrap in aluminum foil and bake 1 hour, or until soft and tender.

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   While potatoes bake, place duck bacon in a large skillet set over medium heat and cook until done, but not crunchy. When cool enough to touch, cut each slice into 4 evenly sized pieces.

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   Melt butter in a small saucepan set over medium heat.

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   Add brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger & salt. Whisk until sugar is completely dissolved.

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   Remove saucepan from heat and add the bourbon whiskey. With a stick lighter or match, light the liquid and allow the alcohol to burn off.

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   Remove from heat and set aside.

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   Remove potatoes from the oven and peel off the outer skin.

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   Place potatoes and chipotle salsa in a bowl and mash with a potato masher until smooth.

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    Add the contents of the saucepan and stir to thoroughly combine.

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    Place filled and topped dates on a parchment lined sheet pan, reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees, and bake dates 15 minutes.

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    Allow to cool slightly (4-5 minutes) before serving.

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    Enjoy.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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