Bacon wrapped dates
To make these bacon-wrapped dates all you need is three simple ingredients; (you guess it) dates, bacon and Parmigiano Reggiano! These small but flavour-packed bits are perfect to enjoy any night, and are always the star hors d'oeuvre of any dinner party!
YIELDS
12
Ingredients
- 12 large dried Medjool dates
- 4-ounce chunk Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 6 slices bacon, cut in half widthwise
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Use a pairing knife to make a lengthwise slit in the date. Splay open the date and remove the pit. Reserve dates.
- Using your sharpest knife, cut Parmigiano-Reggiano into sticks that are one inch long by quarter inch x quarter inch.
- Fill the pit cavity of each date with a piece of cheese. Close the dates around the cheese and press to seal.
- Wrap each date with a piece of bacon and set it on a baking sheet, seam-side down. Skewer with a toothpick to hold bacon in place.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until bacon is crispy.
- Caution: These flavour bombs are like molten lava when they come out of the oven. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve and enjoy!
