Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed With Almonds and Goat Cheese

I watch Ted make these on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy tonight. Sweetpea has a similar recipes posted but they aren't stuffed. A nice balance of sweet and salt.

• Ready In: 28 mins
• Serves: 24

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

Directions

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