Maple Bacon-Wrapped Dates With Manchego Cheese

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This four-ingredient recipe will instantly become a hit at your next dinner party or family gathering. Serve as an appetizer at a holiday like Thanksgiving or make for a snack.

Servings

servings

Ingredients

6 slices bacon
6 pitted medjool dates
six 1-inch sticks of manchego cheese
maple syrup, to finish

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Place the bacon on a sheet tray and par-cook for 3 minutes on each side. (You want the bacon to be flexible, but no longer raw). Place the bacon on a plate with a paper towel to absorb excess grease and cool.
Slice each date in 1/2 and place the cheese in the center, then wrap ½ piece of bacon around the outside and secure with a toothpick. Put the toothpick through the end of the bacon so the bacon doesn’t fold up during the cooking process.
Place bacon-wrapped dates on a baking tray. Cook for 8–10 minutes or until your desired likeness. Drizzle the warm dates with maple syrup.
Let them cool for 4 minutes before you serve.