BACON-WRAPPED PARMESAN-STUFFED DATES

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Categories     Fruit     Appetizer     Bake     Cocktail Party

Yield 18 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 3

• 18 large dates, preferably Medjool, slit lengthwise and pitted
• 18 pieces good-quality Parmesan cheese, preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano, each about 1 by 1/4 inch
• 6 slices good-quality smoked bacon, cut crosswise into thirds

Steps:

  • 1. Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F. 2. Insert a piece of Parmesan into each date. Then, wrap each date with 1 piece of bacon, securing it with a wooden toothpick. Arrange the dates 1 inch apart in a shallow baking pan. Bake for 5 minutes. Then, using tongs, turn the dates over. Continue baking until the bacon is crisp, 5 to 6 minutes longer. 3. With the tongs, transfer the dates to paper towels to drain, carefully patting them dry with more paper towels. Serve immediately.

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