Devils on Horseback
Before we get to the ingredients, let's just close our eyes and imagine the delectable range of tastes and textures of these hors d'oeuvres. A warm parcel of salty, sweet, squidgy goodness harbouring a delightful crunch, wrapped up in the crisp and chew of an outer layer. C'est magnifique.
Basically, if you like streaky bacon and blue cheese, this is good for you.
You will need:
- 12 Medjool dates
- 12 pecans or almonds
- 1 Wedge of blue cheese
- 12 slices of bacon
Preheat your oven to 200 C/180 fan and line a baking sheet with parchment or non-stick foil.
Slice open the dates, avoiding cutting all the way through and remove the pit. Replace the pit with your nut of choice and stuff with some blue cheese. Wrap a slice of bacon around the dates and contents, attempting to seal it in as best as possible, as we don't want any blue cheese escaping.
Arrange your devils on the tray and bake for approx 20 minutes. The middles will be molten hot, so allow to cool a touch before serving. Transfer to your serving dish, share and enjoy!