BACON-WRAPPED DATES WITH PARMESAN

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This is a simply great appetizer. You can plan on an empty dish wherever you take it!

Provided by Judy Sprague

Categories     Fruit Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 strips of bacon, cut in half crosswise
24 pitted dates
1/4 lb Pannigiano-Reggiano cheese, cut into small chunks

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until it has rendered some fat and begins to turn transulcent; don't let it brown at all. Remove from the pan and drain thoroughly on paper towels.
  • 2. Make a slit in each date and stuff with a small piece of cheese. Wrap the date in a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick, if needed. Place the wrapped dates in a baking dish. (At this point you can cover and refrigerate for up to 36 hours or freeze for 1 month, defrost before proceeding)
  • 3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and bake the dates until the bacon is crisp. (10-12 minutes)
  • 4. Remove from oven, drain the dates on paper towels, and set on platter for serving. Thin shreds of any Parmesan would make an awesome garnish!

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