Bacon-Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Manchego Cheese Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Spanish Recipes. (Bacon-Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Manchego Cheese Recipe). A traditional Spanish 'tapas' item. You can also add a sprinkling of toasted breadcrumbs on top for a bit of extra crunch. May serve immediately or at room temperature.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 24 dates

Bacon-Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Manchego Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

4 ounces manchego cheese

cut into 24 small cubes

24 dried pitted dates

8 slices bacon

cut into thirds

24 wooden toothpicks

Spanish Cod

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Stuff 1 piece manchego cheese into each date and then wrap with 1 piece bacon securing with a toothpick. Arrange dates in a shallow baking dish with the bacon seam down and 1 inch between pieces.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes turn dates with tongs and continue baking until bacon is crisp 5 to 6 minutes more. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.

Nutritional Information

Bacon-Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Manchego Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 166.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.7g 13%

Carbohydrates: 19.5g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 2g 8%

Sugars: 16.5g

Fat: 7.3g 11%

Saturated Fat: 3.3g 17%

Cholesterol: 20.2mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 73.5IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.9mg 14%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 4.9mcg 1%

Calcium: 78.3mg 8%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 13.7mg 5%

Potassium: 214.9mg 6%

Sodium: 407.4mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 65.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.