Canadian Parmesan-Stuffed Dates Wrapped with Bacon
NOTE: This recipe has not been checked or tested by The Canadian Living Test Kitchen.
This recipe makes 6 portions servings
- Preparation time: 30 minutes
- Cook time : 8 - 10 minutes
- Total time : PT30M
- Portion size: 6 (3 dates each)
I love to entertain and especially enjoy offering unique and tasty appetizers. These have an intense flavour and are always popular. The components can be made ahead and just pop them in the oven as your guests arrive.
Ingredients
- 18 18pitted datedates
- 18 sticks 18sticksParmesan cheese, 1 inch x 1/4 inch
- 6 slices 6slicesbacon, cut crosswise in thirds
- 18 18wooden cocktail toothpicks
Preparation
Preheat oven to 450; put rack in middle position. Line a shallow baking pan with foil. Slice each date thinly lengthwise. Stuff each with one Canadian Parmesan stick. Wrap with one piece of bacon and secure tightly with wooden pick. Arrange dates 1" apart on prepared baking pan. Bake for 5 minutes, then turn with tongs and bake 3 to 5 minutes more, or until the bacon is as crisp as you would like. Drain the dates on paper towel. Serve immediately as these are best when warm.
Additional information : Contest recipe category: Appetizer
Source : Terry Berngards
