Easy Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Almonds
Make these sweet and salty bacon-wrapped dates for a simple, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 12 whole raw almonds
- 6 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Carefully slice each date lengthwise and remove the pit.
- Place one almond inside the cavity of each pitted date.
- Wrap one half-slice of bacon around each stuffed date, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.
- Place the wrapped dates on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp and the dates are soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute blue cheese or goat cheese for the almond if you prefer a creamy filling.
- If the bacon does not brown enough, place the dates under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 date
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 15