Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates

• Meat

  • 12 slices Bacon, thick cut

• Produce

  • 24 Medjool dates, large pitted

• Dairy

  • 24 cut into pieces 3 ounces pepper jack cheese

• Other

  • cast iron or other grill safe pan
  • toothpicks

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Description

Ingredients

• 24 large Medjool dates, pitted
• 3 ounces pepper jack cheese, cut into 24 pieces
• 12 slices uncooked thick cut bacon, cut in half
• toothpicks
• cast iron or other grill safe pan

Directions

• Begin by preheating the grill to medium high heat.
• Use a sharp knife to gently slice each date until you feel the pit. You dont want to split the dates open completely, just enough to remove the pit and stuff them.
• Cut cheese into 24 small pieces.
• Cut bacon slices in half.
• Stuff one piece of cheese into each date. Close and wrap a piece of bacon around date. Secure with a toothpick at the bacon seam. Repeat until all dates are stuffed and wrapped.
• Place all of the stuffed dates into a 12 cast iron or other grill safe pan. Place frying pan on grill grates directly over heat source.
• Close lid and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Check and turn if starting to brown. Total cook time is approximately 14 to 18 minutes depending on heat. Keep checking them so that they do not burn and turn as needed.
• Carefully remove hot pan from grill and set aside on a safe surface to cool. Allow dates to cool for at least 5 minutes, remove to a serving plate, serve immediately and Enjoy!

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