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Hot Stuffed Dates

Make it a hot date tonight. These Gorgonzola-filled dates are coated with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese and then tumbled in Italian ham. One taste of this date, and everyone will be asking for your number.
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Course Finger Foods, Hot Appetizer
Cuisine Continental
Servings 6 servings
Calories 6558.5 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 18 pitted medjool dates, split
  • 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 6 ounce(s) gorgonzola cheese
  • 1 cup(s) seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup(s) parmesan reggiano cheese, grated
  • 6 ounce(s) gorgonzola cheese
  • 1/2 pound(s) Italian ham, thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven 400 degrees.
  • Using 1 tbsp olive oil, rub each date to coat.
  • Next gently open each date without breaking the spilt.
  • Set aside.
  • In a medium size bowl combine 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs with 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; stir together and set aside.
  • On a cutting board, lay out Italian ham slices.
  • Add to date center 1-1 1/2 tbs of Gorgonzola cheese.
  • Gently press the date back together and roll Gorgonzola stuffed date in breadcrumb mixture.
  • Dates will grab a bit of crumb mixture.
  • Wrap each date with a piece of Italian ham.
  • Set on parchment lined cookie sheet.
  • Repeat until finished, and then bake.
  • Cooking time 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 6558.5kcalCarbohydrates: 435.72gProtein: 314.2gFat: 403.7gSaturated Fat: 291.9gCholesterol: 1212.92mgSodium: 19679.81mgFiber: 57.06gSugar: 267.06g
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