PANCETTA-WRAPPED DATES STUFFED WITH MANCHEGO CHEESE AND MINT

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Pancetta-Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Manchego Cheese and Mint image

Provided by Lora Zarubin

Categories     Cheese     Appetizer     Cocktail Party     Low Fat     Low Cal     Oscars     New Year's Eve     Date     Mint     Bacon     Shower     Engagement Party     Party     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 4

20 Medjool dates
20 whole fresh mint leaves
1 3-ounce piece Manchego cheese,* cut into twenty 1 1/2 x 1/4 x 1/4-inch strips
4 3-ounce packages thinly sliced pancetta (Italian bacon)

Steps:

  • Cut small slice off 1 short end of each date and discard. Using tweezers or needle-nose pliers, carefully remove pits from dates through small opening; discard pits. Place 1 mint leaf across opening of 1 date, covering cavity. Using 1 cheese strip, push mint leaf and cheese into date cavity. Using fingers, pinch date opening closed. Repeat with remaining dates, mint leaves, and cheese strips. Wrap 3 pancetta slices securely around each date, enclosing date completely. Place pancetta-wrapped dates on baking sheet, spacing slightly apart. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake dates uncovered until pancetta is crisp and bottoms of dates caramelize, about 30 minutes. Using tongs, transfer dates to platter and serve warm.
  • A Spanish cheese made from sheep's milk; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

Galactic Duck
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These dates are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and they're sure to impress your guests.


SD PTI
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I love the mint in this recipe. It adds a refreshing flavor that balances out the richness of the pancetta and cheese.


riley noble
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These dates are a great way to use up leftover pancetta. They're also a fun and easy way to get your kids to eat fruit.


Syuzi Rai
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I've made these dates several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect appetizer for a party or a quick snack.


Najjemba Lydia
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I made these dates exactly as the recipe said and they turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Bonna Badol
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These dates are so easy to make, but they look like you spent hours in the kitchen. They're sure to impress your guests.


Ali Qureshi
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The dates, pancetta, and Manchego cheese are a perfect match.


Unicorn
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These dates are the perfect party appetizer. They're easy to make, look impressive, and taste delicious.


john weraga
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I made these dates for a party and they were a huge hit! I will definitely be making them again.


Jelai Rosales
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These dates are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and they're sure to impress your guests.


kawindu sathsara
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I love the mint in this recipe. It adds a refreshing flavor that balances out the richness of the pancetta and cheese.


Mujhaid Mujhaid
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These dates are a great way to use up leftover pancetta. They're also a fun and easy way to get your kids to eat fruit.


Samiya Thomas
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I've made these dates several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect appetizer for a party or a quick snack.


L S
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I made these dates exactly as the recipe said and they turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


tabby crown
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These dates are so easy to make, but they look like you spent hours in the kitchen. They're sure to impress your guests.


Hk Rajjak Vai
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The dates, pancetta, and Manchego cheese complement each other perfectly.


Nkwegu Ifeanyi
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These are the perfect appetizer for any occasion. They're easy to make, look impressive, and taste amazing.


Waseem Rafeeq G
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I made these dates for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Lucy Adhiambo
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These pancetta-wrapped dates were a huge hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.