Bacon-Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Manchego Cheese |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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A traditional Spanish 'tapas' item. You can also add a sprinkling of toasted breadcrumbs on top for a bit of extra crunch. May serve immediately or at room temperature. Ingredients:
4 ounces manchego cheese, cut into 24 small cubes |
24 dried pitted dates |
8 slices bacon, cut into thirds |
24 wooden toothpicks |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Stuff 1 piece manchego cheese into each date and then wrap with 1 piece bacon, securing with a toothpick. Arrange dates in a shallow baking dish with the bacon seam down and 1 inch between pieces.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes, turn dates with tongs, and continue baking until bacon is crisp, 5 to 6 minutes more. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
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