Spain Dátiles Rellenos (Stuffed Dates)
Dátiles rellenos are dates stuffed with creamy Manchego cheese and wrapped with smoky Ibérico bacon, two products that are icons of Spanish cooking. This appetizer is a mainstay of tapas menus but it is also simple to prepare at home. A true taste of Spain, dátiles rellenos are popularly enjoyed with a cold beer or cup of sangria.
Prep Time
15 minutes
+ 5 minutes resting
+ 5 minutes resting
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- 4 oz (115 g) Manchego cheese
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
- 6 strips bacon, preferably Ibérico ham
Directions
- Divide the Manchego into 12 parts.
- Stuff each date with a piece of cheese.
- Cut each strip of bacon in half and wrap a section around a stuffed date.
- Secure bacon with a toothpick inserted through the end of the bacon through the center of the date.
- Repeat the process with all of the dates and bacon.
- Heat a heavy-bottomed pan over a medium flame and cook each dátil relleno until the bacon is browned on all sides.
- Remove the dates to a towel to drain and cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
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