Bacon and Date Appetizer

Bacon and Date Appetizer
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    5 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    921

Elevate your appetizer game with these delectable bacon-wrapped dates. A sweet and savory sensation, each Medjool date is nestled with a crunchy almond and embraced by crispy bacon. Perfect for any occasion!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    32 g
  • Cholesterol
    52 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    14 g
  • Saturated Fat
    12 g
  • Sodium
    631 mg
  • Sugar
    25 g
  • Fat
    44 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Using a paring knife, carefully slit each date lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Place one almond inside each date. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 20 mins Wrap each date with a slice of bacon, ensuring the bacon overlaps slightly. Secure with a toothpick. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Arrange the bacon-wrapped dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 25 mins Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is evenly brown and crisp, and the dates are warm and slightly caramelized. (25 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. (5 minutes)

For a sweeter treat, consider using dates stuffed with goat cheese and then wrapped in bacon.
If you want a spicy kick, sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes over the dates before wrapping them in bacon.
To make ahead, assemble the dates and keep them refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking. Add a few minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
Use a good quality bacon. Thick cut works best.
These can also be cooked in an air fryer at 375F for about 15 minutes.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 307 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Tavares Stoltenberg

    I added a little goat cheese to the dates before wrapping them in bacon, and it was amazing!

  • Everette Mohr

    These were a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved the sweet and savory combination.

  • Augustine Walker

    So easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making these again.

  • Tate Ruecker

    The dates were a perfect appetizer for my party! Everyone loved them!

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