Asiago-Stuffed Dates with Bacon and Smoked Paprika

• 12 Medjool dates
• 12 1 1/2 x 1/4 x 1/4-inch pieces Asiago, Manchego, or pecorino cheese
• 4 slices applewood-smoked bacon, each cut crosswise into 3 pieces
• Smoked paprika*

1. Preheat oven to 425F.
2. Using small knife, make small cut in side of each date; remove pit.
3. Insert 1 piece of cheese into each date.
4. Brush bacon slices generously on 1 side with smoked paprika.
5. Wrap each date with 1 piece of bacon, with paprika side against date.
6. Secure bacon with toothpick.
7. Arrange dates on rimmed baking sheet.
8. Roast until bacon is browned on bottom, about 6 minutes.
9. Turn dates; roast until bacon is cooked, about 6 minutes longer.
10. Transfer to plate; cool slightly.
11. Remove toothpicks.

dates, manchego, bacon, paprika

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/asiago-stuffed-dates-with-bacon-and-smoked-paprika-352609 (may not work)