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

Cristina Sesgundo
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These are a great way to impress your guests. They're so easy to make and they look so impressive.


Mike Pacheko
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I love the way the bacon gets crispy and the cheese gets gooey. It's the perfect combination.


tipu mia
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These are the perfect appetizer for a party. They're easy to make and they always disappear quickly.


Tamanna Tasnim Tonni
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I've never had bacon-wrapped dates before, but I'm so glad I tried them. They're delicious!


Ma Anis
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These are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I can't get enough of them!


Younas Balooch
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I've made these bacon-wrapped dates several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect appetizer for any occasion.


LORD Ranaenu
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These are a great way to impress your guests. They're so easy to make and they look so impressive.


Bella robert
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I love the way the bacon gets crispy and the cheese gets gooey. It's the perfect combination.


Reda Damedomi
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These are the perfect appetizer for a party. They're easy to make and they always disappear quickly.


jamlick kiraithe
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I've never had bacon-wrapped dates before, but I'm so glad I tried them. They're delicious!


Riya Sarker
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These are the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and salty. I can't get enough of them!


Timothy Ruff
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I love that these bacon-wrapped dates can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for parties or potlucks.


Naeem Ksa
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These are a great way to use up leftover bacon. I always have some bacon in my fridge and these are a quick and easy way to use it up.


Bijita Lama
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I've made these bacon-wrapped dates several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so simple to make and they taste amazing.


Ogunka Patricia
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These are the perfect appetizer for any occasion. They're easy to make ahead of time and they always impress my guests.


Pro Lama Friend
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I made these for my family and they all loved them! Even my picky kids ate them up.


Faisal Jatt
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The bacon is crispy and the cheese is gooey and flavorful.


nicholas mutinda
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These bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with manchego cheese were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and always disappear quickly.