Bacon-Cheese Date Snacks

I keep the ingredients on hand because it’s so easy to whip up a few. They are a great snack to serve with a glass of wine.

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: As many as you want

Prep Time: 10 minutes   Cook Time: 20-30 minutes  

Ingredients

Pitted whole dates
Bacon (don’t use thick-sliced)
Hard cheese such as Parmesan, Asiago, Pecorino

Directions

Preheat oven to at least 375 degrees.

Push a small piece of cheese into each date.

Wrap date with 1/2 slice bacon (sometimes 1/3 slice is enough). Place on rimmed baking sheet.

Bake, turning once, until bacon is crispy. It will take at least 30 minutes at 375 degrees. Sometimes I go hotter or even use the broiler. Just watch them closely.

Categories: Appetizers & Snacks, Entertaining

Submitted by: onrushpam on January 17, 2011