Stilton Pecan Stuffed Dates

By Dave Washburn
Had a party to go to last weekend- nothing to take- raided the pantry-
1 8-oz pkg pitted dates (about 40)
whole pecans (about 40)
4 oz Stilton cheese room temp
good quality thin sliced bacon
Slice the dates down the side (they pit then like they do olives- at the ends, just slice them down one side). Schmere each pecan with a little of the Stilton- stick each one in a date, pressing to close- this is real easy because the dates are sticky and pliable. Wrap each stuffed date with half slice bacon, secure with a toothpick. Bake on a cookie sheet 400 degrees until brown (about 7 min.) turn bake until the other side is browned. Drain on paper towel. Serve room temp.