Fig Chile and Cheese Rumaki
Peppery Gouda and sweet spicy fig chili spread are the perfect combination in this easy appetizer.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
18 large pitted Medjool dates
18 (1/2-inch) cubes Beemster Hatch Pepper Gouda Cheese
9 strips bacon, halved
3 tablespoons Dalmatia Fig Chili Spread, warmed
Preheat oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with foil. Press a cheese cube into each date; press date to enclose cheese and wrap each with a bacon piece. Secure with toothpicks and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip and bake for 5 minutes more. Remove from baking sheet and place in a serving dish. Brush with fig spread and serve warm. Makes 18 appetizers.