Side Dish Showcase: Bacon Wrapped Dates
Posted: 11.23.2011 at 7:49 PM

Our final winning recipe comes from Stephanie Oliver from Traverse City!

Winning Recipe for Wednesday, November 23 on UpNorthLive Tonight: Bacon Wrapped Dates by Stephanie Oliver from Traverse City.

"I served it for my Thanksgiving dinner and it was a big hit," says Oliver. "Everyone kept going back for seconds, thirds, fourths and fifths!"

Ingredients: Pitted dates, parmesan reggiano cheese and thick, sliced bacon

Cooking Directions: Cut parmesan cheese into matchstick sized pieces, then stuff centers of pitted dates with parmesan. Next, cut bacon slices into 1 - 1 1/2 inch long strips. Wrap them around the stuffed dates and secure with toothpicks.

Place in preheated 350 degree oven until bacon is crispy and the cheese is melted.

Serve and enjoy!