Ingredients
24large dates
12slicebacon
1cupStilton cheese,crumbled
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place 24 toothpicks in a small bowl filled with water; let soak 15 minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and fit with a wire rack; set aside.
Halve dates lengthwise being careful not to cut all the way through. Place a small amount of cheese in the center of each date. Wrap a piece of bacon around each date. Secure bacon with a toothpick.
Place dates on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until bacon is cooked through.
