Parmesan-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Dates, or, little bites of deliciousness.

Here is the recipe for the appetizer I was talking about. They are perfect for holiday meals, and are super simple. My sister made them for us one Christmas, and Trevor said they are her "single greatest contribution to our lives". He may be exaggerating, but these are pretty addicting. I often assemble them beforehand and keep them in the fridge so it is even easier.

Recipes from lunch to come soon!

Parmesan-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Makes 18 dates (about 5 or 6 appetizer servings).

½ lb Parmesan, cut into 18 little sticks small enough to fit into dates

18 pitted dates

6 bacon slices, cut into thirds lengthwise

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Stuff 1 piece of cheese into each date, then wrap 1 piece of bacon around each date, securing it with a toothpick. Arrange dates 1 inch apart in shallow baking pan.

Bake about 5 minutes, turn dates. Bake until bacon is crisp, about 5-10 minutes more. Remove from oven and drain. Serve warm.