MANCHEGO-STUFFED DATES WRAPPED IN BACON (TAPAS)

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These are delightful, easy appetizers. Adapted from a recipe I found on www.wholefoodsmarket.com. 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.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 13m

Yield 2 dates, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

24 pitted dates
1/3 lb manchego cheese
12 pieces bacon, cut in half

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler (high setting).
  • Cut your cheese into small rectangles just large enough to fill the cavity of your pitted date.
  • Stuff 1 piece of cheese into each date.
  • Wrap each date with a piece of bacon.
  • Place on baking sheet, seam side down, and broil for 4 minutes. Turn dates over and broil another 4 minutes.
  • Serve hot.
  • NOTE: you can put a toothpick in each AFTER cooking for the convenience of your guests (but they won't look as pretty).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.7, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 5.4, Sodium 66.9, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 9, Protein 1.3

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