Pearl Cabernet Sauvignon & Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates

Easy to bring along on a picnic, or to enjoy as a savory appetizer!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of sliced bacon
  • 1 pound pitted dates
  • 4 oz blue cheese (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cut the bacon slices in half.
  • Slice the dates in half, and put pieces of blue cheese in the center of the dates.
  • Close the halves of the dates and wrap a piece of bacon around the date.
  • Secure each date with a toothpick, and arrange on a baking dish or sheet (with sides, in order to catch grease).
  • Bake for 30 – 40 minutes, or until bacon is crisp. Turn dates over after 20 minutes.
  • Enjoy with a glass of Pearl Cabernet on your porch, picnic, or park!