Bacon-Wrapped Blue Cheese-Stuffed Dates
Mark Harris
This little morsel of delight may not seem like much, but that’s because you haven’t tried it. One bight and you know why this little snack is a go-to for in-home meals or afternoon barbecues on the deck. Just make sure to make enough. They go fast!
Bacon-Wrapped Blue Cheese-Stuffed Dates
30min to prepare serves 4-6
Ingredients
- 24 Medjool dates, pitted
- 12 slices bacon, cut in half
- 1/3-1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- toothpicks
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400ยบ F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Take pitted date and insert blue cheese crumble into the center (should be about the size of a pebble.)
- Repeat with the rest of dates.
- Wrap each date in a half piece of bacon.
- Secure bacon with a toothpick inserted through the middle.
- Place bacon-wrapped dates on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, flipping over halfway so bacon is crispy on both sides.
- Serve immediately.
Recipe adapted from The Kitchn