Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates

The holidays bring on a lot of parties and family get-togethers. I love trying out appetizers because it allows people try out a variety of dishes. This has to be one of my favorite party foods. I mean how can you go wrong with bacon and blue cheese? Then you add in the sweet dates and it just makes it an amazing combination. It's a little time consuming, but still very easy.

Makes 36 Wrapped Dates

Ingredients:

12 bacon strips

36 pitted dates

2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese

Directions:

Cut bacon strips into thirds. Cook bacon strips in skillet until partially cooked, but not crisp. Set aside on paper towels to drain. Next, using a sharp knife, cut a slit down the side of each date and fill with blue cheese. Use a toothpick to secure. Bake at 400° F for 10-15 minutes turning each over after about 5 minutes. Bacon should be crisp.