ASIAGO-STUFFED DATES WITH BACON AND SMOKED PAPRIKA

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Asiago-Stuffed Dates with Bacon and Smoked Paprika image

Provided by Jeanne Thiel Kelley

Categories     Cheese     Appetizer     Roast     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Father's Day     Dinner     Date     Bacon     Shower     Party     Paprika     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 Medjool dates
12 1 1/2 x 1/4 x 1/4-inch pieces Asiago, Manchego, or pecorino cheese
4 slices applewood-smoked bacon, each cut crosswise into 3 pieces
Smoked paprika*

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Using small knife, make small cut in side of each date; remove pit. Insert 1 piece of cheese into each date. Brush bacon slices generously on 1 side with smoked paprika. Wrap each date with 1 piece of bacon, with paprika side against date. Secure bacon with toothpick. Arrange dates on rimmed baking sheet. Roast until bacon is browned on bottom, about 6 minutes. Turn dates; roast until bacon is cooked, about 6 minutes longer. Transfer to plate; cool slightly. Remove toothpicks.

There are no comments yet!