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These savory, sweet and crispy little bites of goodness are literally the best tasting thing I ever put in my mouth. Try them and see if you don't agree.
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Recipe type: Tapas
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients
  • Jumbo Sized Medjool Dates
  • Manchego Cheese
  • Jamon Serrano, Sliced Paper Thin
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Remove pits from the dates.
  3. Cut ¼" strips of Manchego cheese the length of the dates.
  4. Place cheese inside the dates and pinch shut.
  5. Roll date up in a thin slice of Jamon Serrano.
  6. Place dates on a lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake for about 5 minutes until the cheese melts and the Jamon Serrano becomes crispy.
  8. Serve hot out of the oven.
Notes
Jamon Serrano can be purchased in Latin markets or online. Trader Joes also sells a selection of sliced Spanish meats that includes Jamon Serrano. If you can't get your hands on Jamon Serrano, go ahead and substitute it with Prosciutto.
Recipe by After Orange County at http://afterorangecounty.com/2014/09/26/the-best-tasting-thing-i-ever-put-in-my-mouth/