Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon

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Meet one of our go-to holiday appetizers!

These Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon are an easy comfort-food recipe that we have been making in the Women of Today Test Kitchen for years. Not only are they quick to whip up, they also have a beautiful presentation factor.

You can serve these as an appetizer, or serve them with a salad for lunch or a light dinner.

Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon

Servings

Ingredients

12 pitted dates
1/4 lb blue cheese (goat or feta can be used as alternates)
6 slices thin slices of bacon cut in half (do not use thick cut bacon)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Slice dates lengthwise, but do not cut all the way through.
Open date and add desired amount of cheese in center.
Close date and wrap it in half a slice of bacon.
Secure with a toothpick.
Cook in oven for approximately 10 minutes or until bacon is cooked to desired crispness.
Serve warm!