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 appetizer for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 Medjool dates
- 24 whole raw almonds
- 12 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Take one Medjool date and carefully slice it open lengthwise, removing the pit.
- Place one raw almond inside the date cavity.
- Take one half-slice of bacon and wrap it tightly around the stuffed date. Secure the bacon with a toothpick if needed.
- 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 the dates are soft and caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. You can remove the toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can substitute blue cheese or goat cheese for the almond inside the date.
- If you prefer a sweeter glaze, brush the dates lightly with maple syrup during the last five minutes of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 date
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 15
Find it online: https://frostedfancies.com/baconwrappeddatesrecipeeasybite/