Bacon-Filled Medjool Dates

INGREDIENTS

• 6 slices bacon, diced, cooked, and drained
• 1/2 c pecans or almonds, toasted and chopped
• 1/2 c shredded Parmesan
• 24 dates
• 3 Tbsp honey
• 1 tsp snipped fresh thyme

PREPARATION

1. Heat oven to 400
2. Combine bacon, almonds and cheese.
3. Stuff about 1 Tbsp mixture into each date.
4. Place dates, filling-side up on ungreased, foil-lined baking sheet.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Cool slightly
6. Drizzle warm dates with honey and sprinkle with thyme

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-- JMag Guthrie - 2014-12-02