Pasadena Star News/December 26, 2007

Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Temperature Notes Calories Trans Fat Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6-8


INGREDIENTS:
18 large Medjool dates 18 peces Parmesan cheese, each about 1x1/4 inch 6 slices apple-cured bacon, each cut into thirds
1 bunch parsley, stems removed, for garnish



1 Slit each date along one side and carefully remove pit. Insert a piece of Parmesan into each slit. Wrap a piece of bacon around each stuffed date and secure with a toothpick. Place dates on a baking sheet.
2 Bake in a preheated 450-degree oven about 5 minutes or until bacon on top is crisp. Using tongs, turn dates and bake another 5 minutes, or until bacon is crisp. Transfer dates to a double layer of paper towels to drain. Place parsley bunch in center of a round serving platter and arrange dates around parsley. Serve immediately.

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