Ibérico Bacon Wrapped Dates with Manchego Cheese Recipe

Receta de Datiles con Queso Manchego y Panceta Ibérica

25 Minutes

4 servings

Ingredients

1/4 lb baby Manchego cheese
6 slices bacon
12 Medjool dates

Nutritional Facts

Serving Size 4.1 oz/118 gr
Calories 395
Calories From Fat 142
Total Fat 15.8 gr (24%)
Saturated Fat 7.6 gr (38%)
Trans Fat 0.4 gr
Cholesterol 46 mg (15%)
Sodium 474 mg (20%)
Total Carbohydrates 55 gr (18%)
Fiber 5 gr (19%)
Sugars 48 gr
Protein 14 gr (28%)
Vitamin A 8%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 24%
Iron 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on 2000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Smoked Ibérico bacon and creamy baby Manchego cheese are the secret to this addictive tapa. Rich, smoky, sweet and savory, this tapa is a favorite at our tapas bar. Serve hot with a cool glass of sangría or beer.

Steps

Cut the Medjool date down the middle and gently remove the pit and stem. Cut the baby Manchego cheese into 12 small rectangles, just long enough to fit inside the dates. Stuff each date with a piece of the cheese, and smooth out to cover the cheese. Cut bacon strips in half. Wrap each stuffed date in half strip of bacon and spear with a toothpick. On a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, bake in oven at 350° F for 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until bacon is cooked to your preference. Serve hot with cold beer, sangría or Spanish sidra!