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Back to Barbecue Basics<\/a><\/h3>\n

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By Steve Nestor<\/p>\n

What is your go-to appetizer when hosting a party at your house? Mine is chicken wings. My guests expect and look forward to the chicken wings. But sometimes I like to mix things up and surprise them with something new.<\/p>\n

Here is an appetizer that is sweet, salty, savory, and speedy to make. If you are looking for a quick and delicious appetizer, I have just the thing: bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with blue cheese.<\/p>\n

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How to Make Bacon-Wrapped Dates<\/h2>\n

Here is how it all comes together. I used Medjool dates. I started by slicing down the side of each date and removing the pit. I then stuffed each date with a slice of blue cheese.<\/p>\n

I cut the bacon in half and spread the slices out on the cutting board.<\/p>\n

The Barbecue University Bacon Trick<\/h2>\n

One trick I learned when I was a student at Barbecue University is to use your hands to stretch out each slice of bacon to make it longer when wrapping food. Stretching out the bacon allows you to overlap the original edge of the bacon.<\/p>\n

Next, I wrapped each date with a slice of bacon and secured it with a toothpick. I placed them in the refrigerator to help the bacon stick to the dates.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Steve Nestor<\/small><\/p>\n

Griddling the Bacon-Wrapped Dates<\/h2>\n

I wanted the bacon to get crispy without burning, so I set up the Wildfire drop-in griddle over medium heat. I removed the toothpicks and placed the bacon-wrapped dates on the griddle seam-side down to sear them closed.<\/p>\n

The dates grilled for 2 minutes on each side, for a total of 8 minutes. I finished the bacon-wrapped dates with hot honey for some kick.<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Steve Nestor<\/small><\/p>\n

The bacon was crispy and salty, the dates were warm and sweet, and the blue cheese created a creamy center. The spice from the hot honey balanced the sweetness of the dates and the richness of the blue cheese. Each bite provided a burst of flavors and textures.<\/p>\n

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Ingredients<\/h3>\n