Bacon-Wrapped Blue Cheese-Stuffed Dates

By davidv

“These elegant appetizers taste complicated and complex, but are embarrassingly easy to make. Shh…don’t tell your guests!” —David

Tip: You can use any salty, semi-hard cheese in place of the blue cheese. Try mozzarella, Havarti, or Manchego.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb pitted dates
• 1/2 lb bacon, halved widthwise
• 2 oz blue cheese, crumbled

Details

Adapted from qvc.co

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Make a pocket in each date by cutting a slice down the side. Place a large crumble of blue cheese into each date pocket and pinch the openings together.

Wrap each date with a piece of bacon and secure it with a toothpick. Place the dates on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes. Flip and bake for another 10 minutes. Serve hot.