BACON-WRAPPED DATES STUFFED WITH MANCHEGO CHEESE

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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.

Provided by AshleyV

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Bacon     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 ounces manchego cheese, cut into 24 small cubes
24 dried pitted dates
8 slices bacon, cut into thirds
24 wooden toothpicks

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 407.4 mg, Sugar 16.5 g

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