DATES WRAPPED WITH BACON AND JALAPENO PEPPERS ENJOY DAN:

DATES WRAPPED WITH BACON AND JALAPENO PEPPERS by CHEF DAN:

26 dates

INGREDIENTS:

26 dates

26 jalapeno slices

13 slices of bacon, cut in half lengthwise

1/2-cup cream cheese

1/2-cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon water chestnuts, finely sliced

26 toothpicks

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 F)

1.   Cut a slit in the side of the date, lengthwise and replace the pit with a jalapeno slice.

2.   In a bowl add cream cheese, water chestnuts and cheese, stir to combine.

3.   Top the jalapeno with cream cheese mixture.

4.   DO NOT over fill.

5.   Wrap each stuffed jalapeno half tightly with a piece of bacon.

6.   Secure with a toothpick.

7.   Arrange on a prepared baking sheet and bake until the bacon is cooked through and is crispy.

8.   About 15 minutes.

ENJOY DAN:                                                    EAT HEALTHY EAT JALAPENOS!!