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ROASTED DATES WITH GORGONZOLA DOLCE

(Serves 4)

3 ounces Gorgonzola Dolce, room temperature

1-1/2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

3 strips bacon

12 dates

4 sprigs fresh rosemary

1/2 cup toasted walnuts, finely chopped

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a small bowl, combine the Gorgonzola and cream cheese.

Set aside.

In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy.

Remove from skillet and coarsely chop the bacon.

Gently stir the bacon into the cheese mixture.

Make a slit in each date and remove the pit.

Fill each date with about 1 teaspoon of the cheese mixture.

Place the dates on a baking sheet.

Lay rosemary springs on top of the dates.

Bake 2-4 minutes, just to heat.  Discard rosemary.

Place 3 dates on individual serving plates.

Sprinkle with walnuts and drizzle with olive oil.

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