ASIAGO-STUFFED DATES WITH BACON AND SMOKED PAPRIKA

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Asiago-Stuffed Dates with Bacon and Smoked Paprika image

Provided by Jeanne Thiel Kelley

Categories     Cheese     Appetizer     Roast     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Father's Day     Dinner     Date     Bacon     Shower     Party     Paprika     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 Medjool dates
12 1 1/2 x 1/4 x 1/4-inch pieces Asiago, Manchego, or pecorino cheese
4 slices applewood-smoked bacon, each cut crosswise into 3 pieces
Smoked paprika*

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Using small knife, make small cut in side of each date; remove pit. Insert 1 piece of cheese into each date. Brush bacon slices generously on 1 side with smoked paprika. Wrap each date with 1 piece of bacon, with paprika side against date. Secure bacon with toothpick. Arrange dates on rimmed baking sheet. Roast until bacon is browned on bottom, about 6 minutes. Turn dates; roast until bacon is cooked, about 6 minutes longer. Transfer to plate; cool slightly. Remove toothpicks.

MATHS CENTRE
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These dates are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving them at parties.


Shane Boucher
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I've never had stuffed dates before, but these were amazing! The bacon and cheese were a perfect combination.


Norhaya Melicado
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These dates are a great way to use up leftover bacon. They're also a great snack or appetizer.


White Stone
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I'm not a big fan of bacon, but these dates were still really good. The Asiago cheese and smoked paprika gave them a great flavor.


Shankar Sony
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I made these dates for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Mack Estep
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These dates are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I love the smoky flavor from the paprika.


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I've made these dates several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Jessica Leon
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I made these dates for my family and they loved them! They're a great snack or appetizer.


Pram Nepana
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dates turned out perfectly. They were the perfect appetizer for my party.


Lilitha Mayongo
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These dates were easy to make and turned out great! I used a variety of dates and they all worked well.


Mtho Astrah
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I'm not a huge fan of dates, but these were really good! The bacon and paprika gave them a nice savory flavor.


Kimberly Coutee
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I made these dates for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Raja junaid Raja junaid
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These dates were a hit at my party! The combination of salty bacon, sweet dates, and smoky paprika was irresistible. I will definitely be making these again.