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Roquefort Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon

35 min • 24 servings •
John S
Bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with cheese, secured with toothpicks, served on a plate with a baking tray and bowl of cheese in the background.

This is one of my favorite variations of Devils-on-Horseback. But instead of prunes, dates are used and pungent blue cheese is added for a counter to the sweetness.

Make about 24.

Ready

  • 24 large dates
  • 24 blanched almonds
  • 12 strips of slab bacon (I like applewood smoked bacon if you can find it), strips cut in half
  • Strong blue-veined cheese, crumbled (i.e., roquefort)

    • Set

  • Toothpicks
  • Baking sheet

    • Go!

  • Slit dates down one side and remove pit.
  • Place an almond and a piece of blue cheese in slit.
  • Squeeze to close.
  • Wrap stuffed date with bacon and skewer with toothpick and place on baking sheet.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes, turning once until bacon is golden and crispy.
  • Serve hot.

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