SAUSAGE-STUFFED BACON-WRAPPED DATES
Makes 12
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces fresh chorizo sausage, casings removed
¼ cup cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
6 slices bacon, halved crosswise
12 large pitted dates
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chorizo; cook until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Let drain on paper towels. Wipe skillet clean.
3. In a small bowl, stir together chorizo, cream cheese, parsley, and red pepper until combined.
In same skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp, 2 to
