HOT DATES STUFFED w/GORGONZOLA

By BobD

Ingredients

• 18 pitted Medjool dates, split
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 6 oz. Gorgonzola cheese
• 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1 cup Parmesan Reggiano cheese, grated
• 6 oz. Gorgonzola cheese
• 1/2 lb. Italian ham, thinly sliced

Details

Adapted from mydailymoment.com

Preparation

Step 1

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 tsp. 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.