Manchego-Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon (Tapas) |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 13 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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These are delightful, easy appetizers. Adapted from a recipe I found on . As the recipe states, these are the perfect party starter served up with a glass of sparkling wine. These are also on the menu at a St. Louis tapas restaurant as a desert. . .interesting thought! These are very rich, so plan on 2 per person. One more note, these CAN be made without bacon if need be for a special diet. Ingredients:
24 pitted dates |
1/3 lb manchego cheese |
12 pieces bacon, cut in half |
Directions:
1. Preheat broiler (high setting).
2. Cut your cheese into small rectangles just large enough to fill the cavity of your pitted date.
3. Stuff 1 piece of cheese into each date.
4. Wrap each date with a piece of bacon.
5. Place on baking sheet, seam side down, and broil for 4 minutes. Turn dates over and broil another 4 minutes.
6. Serve hot.
7. NOTE: you can put a toothpick in each AFTER cooking for the convenience of your guests (but they won't look as pretty).
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