Manchego Devils on Horseback

Name: Manchego Devils on Horseback
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. sherry vinegar; 2 tsp. pure maple syrup; 1 tsp. olive oil; 24 Medjool dates (12 oz.), split open and pitted; 1 4-oz. block Manchego cheese, cut into 24 equal pieces; 1/3 c. sliced pepperoncini; 6 thin slices prosciutto (about 3 oz.), cut lengthwise into 1-inch-wide strips

Perfect for a cocktail party.

By Tina MartinezPublished: Nov 20, 2023

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Yields:

12 serving(s)

Total Time:

40 mins

Cal/Serv:

160

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These dates are stuffed with Manchego and pepperoncini, wrapped with salty strips of prosciutto, and brushed with a maple vinegar glaze for an irresistible, one-bite party app that’ll have guests raving all night long.

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp.
sherry vinegar
2 tsp.
pure maple syrup
1 tsp.
olive oil
24
Medjool dates (12 oz.), split open and pitted
1
4-oz. block Manchego cheese, cut into 24 equal pieces
1/3 cup
sliced pepperoncini
6
thin slices prosciutto (about 3 oz.), cut lengthwise into 1-inch-wide strips

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 400°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; insert wire rack.
2. Step 2In small bowl, stir together vinegar, maple syrup, and oil.
3. Step 3Stuff each date with 1 piece Manchego and 1 slice pepperoncini, then wrap with 1 strip prosciutto. Place, seam sides down, on prepared wire rack.
4. Step 4Bake until cheese begins to soften, 6 minutes. Brush with vinegar mixture and bake until prosciutto is crispy and cheese is melted and warm, 6 minutes more.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: About 160 calories, 4.5 g fat (2.5 g saturated), 16 mg cholesterol, 275 mg sodium, 26 g carb, 2 g fiber, 21 g sugar (0.5 g added sugar), 5 g protein

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