Chestnut and Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates with Almonds

This is a very simple and quick appetizer idea for any occaision.  We served these as one of the appetizers before Thanksgiving dinner. 

Ingredients:

20 dates, pitted

20 whole almonds

1/3 cup of chestnuts, roasted and cut into small chunks

1/3 cup of blue cheese, crumbled

Preparation:

Split dates donw the center and carefully remove the pit.  Do not cut date in half.  Stuff 1 or 2 pieces of roasted chestnuts down into the bottom of date, next stuff to the top with blue cheese crumbles.  Lastly, top each date with a whole almond.  Place dates on a lined baking sheet and bake in a 400 degree F. oven for about 7 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.  Let cool slightly before serving so your guests do not burn their mouths on the hot cheese.