Fontina Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates

I have seen many variations of this recipe on television, blogs and other recipe sites but it took seeing them on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate to force me to try my hand at this tasty little treat. The first time I announced to my husband that I was making this he looked at me like I was nuts, I admit it doesn't exactly sound appealing but it's actually the perfect blend of sweet and salty; the flavors work together perfectly. I usually make these as an appetizer for any type of occasion and every time people love them.

I pair the dried dates with fontina and turkey bacon to tailor it to my person taste. I know some people prefer to make this recipe with real bacon but I always prefer turkey bacon over the real thing. Fontina I have found is the perfect cheese for this recipe because it has a very mild flavor and doesn't overpower the other flavors.

Not Your Typical BLT

The BLT is one of my favorite comfort food sandwiches, well just about any sandwich is, but the BLT is way at the top for me, especially this one. As you may notice in the photo this particular BLT is not quite a BLT...it's more like a BGT. As in bacon, guacamole and tomato...on a fried bagel.

You read that correctly. Bacon, guacamole and tomato on a fried bagel. It is simply divine and paired with a bowl of tomato soup on a rainy day is just perfection after a busy day.

You may be asking why change a good thing? Well my friends, the only answer to that question is to make a good thing even better!