Devils On Horseback (Bacon-Wrapped Dates)

Name: Devils On Horseback (Bacon-Wrapped Dates)
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 pitted Medjool dates; 4 ounces cheese; 8 strips bacon

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These are a classic party appetizer for good reasons. Guests love the impressive little bites, and they're deceptively easy to make. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.

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Devils On Horseback (Bacon-Wrapped Dates)

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Ingredients

Instructions

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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Step 2
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top of baking sheet.
Step 3
Make sure pitted dates each have a lengthwise slice down the center, or make a lengthwise cut with a sharp knife, taking care to not cut all the way through. Cut the cheese into 16 cubes, a scant 3/4-inch each. Cut each strip of bacon in half crosswise.
Step 4
Place a piece of cheese in the center of each date, and pinch the sides to close the date. Wrap half a bacon strip around each date, with the seam falling on the opposite side from the slit.
Step 5
Arrange the dates seam side down on the wire rack.
Step 6
Bake the dates on the middle rack of oven until bacon is browned and crispy, 22-27 minutes.
Step 7
Check to see that dates are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
Step 8
Allow the dates to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes. Arrange the dates on a plate and stick a toothpick through the top of each. Serve immediately.