Bacon-Wrapped Dates Recipe
Deliciously sweet and savory bacon-wrapped Medjool dates, perfect as an easy appetizer or party snack. The crispy, smoky bacon perfectly complements the natural caramel-like sweetness of the dates, creating a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 12 bacon-wrapped dates
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
- 12 slices of bacon, cut in half
- Toothpicks for securing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Wrap the dates: Take each pitted Medjool date and wrap it with a half slice of bacon. Secure the bacon around the date using a toothpick so it stays in place while baking.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the bacon-wrapped dates evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching to allow even cooking.
- Bake until crisp: Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and browned to your liking.
- Cool and serve: Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the bacon-wrapped dates cool slightly to avoid burning. Serve warm as a tasty appetizer or snack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can stuff the dates with cream cheese or almonds before wrapping with bacon.
- If you prefer, use turkey bacon as a lower-fat alternative.
- Watch closely in the last few minutes of baking to avoid burning the bacon.
- Let the dates rest slightly after baking so the bacon firms up and is easier to handle.
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