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 Sausage-Stuffed Medjool Dates | Easy Holiday Appetizer Recipe 

These Sausage-Stuffed Medjool Dates are the perfect bite-sized appetizer for holiday gatherings, game days, or any occasion that calls for an easy crowd-pleasing snack. Sweet, caramel-like Natural Delights® Medjool dates pair beautifully with savory sausage for an irresistible sweet-and-salty combination that's simple to prepare and always a hit. Whether served fresh from the oven or as part of an appetizer spread, these stuffed dates are guaranteed to disappear quickly. 

 

Recipe by Maria Cedeno 

Ingredients

  • 25 Natural Delights Whole Medjool dates, pitted
  • ½ lb sweet or spicy bulk Italian sausage
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups prepared marinara sauce

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Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Pour the marinara sauce into a baking dish. Stuff each date with 1 tbsp of raw sausage.
  3. Place each stuffed date into the sauce with the sausage facing upright. Place the baking dish into the preheated 400°F oven.
  4. Roast until the sausage is cooked (around 30 minutes).
  5. Remove the baking dish from the oven, top with Parmesan cheese, and serve.

*While Medjool dates are high in natural sugars, they are low on the glycemic index thanks to a balanced amount of soluble fiber. The complex carbohydrates found in Medjool dates are digested at a slower rate, making them a source of dietary fiber and releasing energy to the body over a longer period of time.

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