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wrapped dates

BabyKato avatar
Recipe by
Baby Kato
@BabyKato
Beautiful Shore Country, NB

For best results, buy the best quality dates you can find. Sweet, plump dates with crunchy almonds or creamy cheese. You decide between the lovely flavors and textures: salty, sweet, smoky, tart, soft, tender, crispy and crunchy. I like both versions of these dates, so I usually make them both ways, it's the best of both worlds. All you have to do is decide on the type of cheese you want to use; goat, blue or the wonderful manchego cheese. Surprise your guests; make a few with the different types of cheese and of course make some with the nuts.

yield 6 - 8
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For wrapped dates

  • 24 lg
    dried, pitted dates
  • 12
    marcona almonds
  • 8 slice
    bacon, good quality, cut into thirds
  • 2 oz
    manchego cheese, diced, 12 pieces
  • 1
    garnish, lime, cut into wedges,
  • 24
    toothpicks

How To Make wrapped dates

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • 2
    Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set a side until needed.
  • 3
    Follow the same instructions for both types of wrapped dates. Stuff a piece of cheese OR an almond into each date.
  • 4
    Next wrap the date with a piece of the bacon and use a toothpick to secure it.
  • 5
    Then put the dates on your cookie sheet, seam side down. Don't crowd the pan, leave at least an inch between pieces.
  • 6
    Put in preheated oven and bake for 5 minutes, turn and bake for 5 more minutes or until your desired crispness is achieved.
  • 7
    Drain on paper towels and enjoy.
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