Gluten-Free JOC Appetizer - Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates

Ingredients:

12 large, pitted gluten-free Medjool dates
2 ounces gluten-free blue cheese
12 gluten-free walnut halves
2 tablespoons gluten-free honey
1/2 teaspoon gluten-free ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon gluten-free black pepper
1/4 teaspoon gluten-free smoked paprika (optional)
Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)
Toothpicks for serving (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Carefully make a small slit in each pitted gluten-free Medjool date, just large enough to insert a walnut half.

Cut the gluten-free blue cheese into 12 small pieces.

Stuff each gluten-free Medjool date with a piece of gluten-free blue cheese and a walnut half.

Arrange the stuffed dates on a baking sheet.

In a small bowl, combine the gluten-free honey, gluten-free ground cinnamon, gluten-free black pepper, and gluten-free smoked paprika (if using). Mix well.

Drizzle the honey mixture over the stuffed dates.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the dates are heated through and slightly caramelized.

Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.

If desired, insert toothpicks into each stuffed date for easy serving.

Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs if you like.

Serve these gluten-free Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates as a sweet and savory appetizer.

Enjoy these gluten-free Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates as a delightful and flavorful appetizer!