PANCETTA-WRAPPED DATES STUFFED WITH MANCHEGO CHEESE AND MINT

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Provided by Lora Zarubin

Categories     Cheese     Appetizer     Cocktail Party     Low Fat     Low Cal     Oscars     New Year's Eve     Date     Mint     Bacon     Shower     Engagement Party     Party     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 4

20 Medjool dates
20 whole fresh mint leaves
1 3-ounce piece Manchego cheese,* cut into twenty 1 1/2 x 1/4 x 1/4-inch strips
4 3-ounce packages thinly sliced pancetta (Italian bacon)

Steps:

  • Cut small slice off 1 short end of each date and discard. Using tweezers or needle-nose pliers, carefully remove pits from dates through small opening; discard pits. Place 1 mint leaf across opening of 1 date, covering cavity. Using 1 cheese strip, push mint leaf and cheese into date cavity. Using fingers, pinch date opening closed. Repeat with remaining dates, mint leaves, and cheese strips. Wrap 3 pancetta slices securely around each date, enclosing date completely. Place pancetta-wrapped dates on baking sheet, spacing slightly apart. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake dates uncovered until pancetta is crisp and bottoms of dates caramelize, about 30 minutes. Using tongs, transfer dates to platter and serve warm.
  • A Spanish cheese made from sheep's milk; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

Churchill coo
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Yum!


Nickie Mulungi
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These dates are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, delicious, and they always impress my guests.


Hussain MD Faruk
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in these dates. The pancetta adds a nice salty flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the dates.


ajonie Andrews
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These dates are a great way to add a touch of elegance to any party. They're also a great way to use up leftover Manchego cheese.


Faith Makubetsa
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I've made these dates several times now and I've always had great results. The dates are always perfectly cooked and the Manchego cheese and mint add a nice touch of flavor.


Hazra Bibi
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These dates are a great appetizer for any party. They're easy to make and they always impress my guests.


Lokhon Roy
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I love the way the mint adds a touch of freshness to these dates. It really brightens up the flavor.


Moazam Ali
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These dates are a great way to use up leftover pancetta. I always have some leftover pancetta in my fridge and these dates are a great way to use it up.


Malik Ibadat
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I've made these dates several times for my family and they always love them. They're a great way to get my kids to eat more fruit.


Aethereal Realm
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These dates are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, delicious, and they always impress my guests.


Badea Irina
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in these dates. The pancetta adds a nice salty flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the dates.


Mirabel Jerrie
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These dates are a great way to add a touch of elegance to any party. They're also a great way to use up leftover Manchego cheese.


Sabrina Eslam
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I've tried this recipe a few times now and I've always had great results. The dates are always perfectly cooked and the Manchego cheese and mint add a nice touch of flavor.


7th SKY Travel
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These dates are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my guests. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Blessing Masaraure
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I made these dates for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about them and asked for the recipe.


Paxton Turner
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These dates are the perfect appetizer for any occasion. They're easy to make, look impressive, and taste amazing.


Laxmi Pun
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The dates were delicious and the Manchego cheese and mint added a nice touch.


Alfred Frank
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I've made these dates several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet, salty, and savory is perfect.


Krishna Pun mgr
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These pancetta-wrapped dates were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.