BACON-WRAPPED CHEESE-STUFFED DATES

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Each bite of these simple baked appetizers is an explosion of tastes and textures. You'll get crunchy almonds, soft dates, salty bacon, creamy blue cheese and sweet honey.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 32 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 6

16 center-cut bacon strips
32 pitted dates
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
32 blanched almonds
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cut bacon strips in half widthwise. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm., Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of each date, being careful not to cut through completely. Fill each with 1/2 teaspoon cheese and 1 almond. Wrap with 1 piece bacon; secure with a toothpick., Place in foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Brush tops with honey. Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Sprinkle with pepper.

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Rose Gutierrez Jimenez
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These look amazing!


rana asesina
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Can't wait to try these!


Hasanur zaman
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Yum!


Lolo Yekkache
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These are so easy to make and they are always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


roj3r kon4t
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I've made these several times and they are always a hit. I like to use different types of cheese, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or goat cheese.


Amenuvor Margaret
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These are the perfect appetizer for any party or gathering. They are always a crowd-pleaser.


Esam Genge
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I'm not a big fan of dates, but I loved these! The bacon and cheese really balance out the sweetness of the dates.


Mehtab Alam
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These are so easy to make and they are always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Michael Sherwood
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I've made these several times and they are always a hit. I like to use different types of cheese, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or goat cheese.


sharifah ssenyunja
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These are a great way to use up leftover bacon. I always have a few slices left over after breakfast and this is the perfect way to use them up.


Pogba Junior6
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The dates are perfectly complemented by the bacon and cheese.


rosalinda Ruiz
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These are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Mohammad Amin
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I'm not a big fan of dates, but I loved these! The bacon and cheese really balance out the sweetness of the dates.


Alabi Iyanuoluwa
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These are the perfect appetizer for any party or gathering. They are always a crowd-pleaser.


POROSH porosh
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Delicious and easy to make! I will definitely be making these again.


Ms Joba
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I made these for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


Hesam Kashefi
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These were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


supreme lamar (vloneswrldx)
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Absolutely delicious! The combination of sweet dates, savory bacon, and creamy cheese is a perfect balance of flavors. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out beautifully. Definitely a keeper!