Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Parmesan

By stancec44

Ingredients

• 24 Deglet Noor dates, pitted
• 1/4 pound Parmigiano-Reggiano, cut into 1/2 -inch by 1/4-inch rectangles
• 24 3-inch strips of very thinly sliced bacon
• 5 leaves flat leaf parsley

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 400°. Stuff each date with a piece of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Tightly wrap each date with a slice of bacon.

2. Place the bacon-wrapped dates on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Bake until the bacon is golden brown and crispy, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle the dates with the parsley leaves and serve.