I have a friend who is having a wine party and needed some hors d’ouerve to be “Extra” (which I have no idea what that means). I do know that these are very tasty because they are salty, sweet, and spicy.  These are not labor intensive so are great for parties. Hope you like them.

10 strips bacon

1/2 pound chorizo sausage

20 large dates

1 16 oz jar basil tomato sauce

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Cut slit in each date

Stuff with sausage

Wrap with bacon

Secure with toothpick

Place on an oven safe rack over a parchment lined baking sheet

Bake for 15 -20 minutes or until crispy

Remove from oven

Reduce oven to 350

In a shallow baking dish add a shallow layer of tomato sauce

Add bacon wraps

Bake for 8 minutes

Serve