Bacon Wrapped Feta Food

FETA CHEESE AND BACON STUFFED BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a small bowl combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix together. Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish and pour oil mixture over chicken.
• Stuff each chicken breast with 1 slice feta cheese and 1 slice bacon. Secure open sides with toothpicks.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes.

BACON WRAPPED FETA STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 425ºF.
• CUT slit in long side of each date, being careful to not cut completely through date. Remove and discard pits. Cut cheese into 16 (1x1/4-inch) sticks. Stuff each date with cheese.
• WRAP 1 bacon piece around each date, completely enclosing cheese. Place on rack of broiler pan.
• BAKE 14 to 15 minute or until bacon is crisp, turning after 8 minute Cool 5 min; transfer to plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.

YUMMY BACON WRAPPED FETA STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
• 2. Cut a slit in long side of each date, being careful to not cut completely through the date.
• 3. Remove and discard pits.
• 4. Cut cheese into 16 (1 1/4 inch) sticks.
• 5. Stuff each date with cheese.
• 6. Wrap 1 bacon piece around each date, completely enclosing cheese. Secure with a tooth pick that has been soaked in water to prevent burning.
• 7. Place on rack of broiler pan or cookie sheet lined with non-stick foil.
• 8. Place in oven and bake for 14 to 15 minutes or until bacon is crisp, turning over after 8 minutes making sure all sides of bacon are crisp.
• 9. When bacon is crisp on all sides, remove from oven to cool for 5 minutes.
• 10. Transfer to serving dish and serve warm or at room temperature.
• 11. *The reason for buying dates with the pits in them is: I bought some pitted dates and thought I would save some time, but they all tore apart when I tried to put the cheese in them.

BEA'S BACON WRAPPED FETA STUFFED CHICKEN WITH TOMATO BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place chicken in between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound out the meat starting in the middle working your way to the sides.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Top the center of the chicken pieces with even portions of, cheese, onion and garlic, spread out evenly and not all the way to edges as the filling with come out when rolling.
• Roll the chicken pieces and wrap bacon around every piece, ensuring the chicken is totally covered with bacon, (about 5 to 6 pieces each).
• Insert toothpicks so bacon does not fall off while cooking.
• Heat the oil in skillet over medium-high heat and cook until the bacon starts to brown, about 5 minutes.
• Place chicken pieces on a foil lined baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until done.
• Meanwhile make sauce: Coat a saucepan with the oil and warm over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until soft. Add the crushed tomatoes and basil and season with salt and pepper. Turn the heat up slightly to medium and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Spoon sauce over meat when ready to serve or set meat rolls atop sauce in serving plate.