Simple Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Almonds
Make these easy, sweet and salty bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with an almond. They are a perfect tapas-style bite for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 12 whole raw almonds
- 6 slices thin-cut bacon, halved crosswise
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Take one date and carefully slice it open lengthwise, removing the pit if present.
- Place one almond inside the date cavity.
- Wrap half a slice of bacon around the stuffed date, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.
- Place the wrapped dates seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp and caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brush the bacon lightly with maple syrup before baking.
- You can substitute blue cheese or goat cheese for the almond if you prefer a creamy center.
- If your bacon is thick, you may need to increase the cooking time slightly to achieve crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 date
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 20
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