1(16-ounce) package baconapplewood smoked recommended, cut into thirds
1(8-ounce) packagepitted dates
1(4-ounce) package blue cheesegorgonzola, goat cheese, brie, or cream cheese
1/4cupbrown sugar
1 1/2teaspoonschili powder
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350ยบ F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and arrange a wire baking rack on top. Spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
Stuff the opening of each pitted date with cheese and then wrap each tightly with a piece of bacon. Secure with a small toothpick or carefully place seam side down onto the rack. Stir together brown sugar and chili powder and sprinkle liberally over wrapped dates.
Place into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the bacon is crisp. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving.