Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 12 Medjool dates, pitted; 12 whole roasted almonds; 6 strips thin-cut bacon, strips halved crosswise; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Sweet Medjool dates stuffed with a whole almond and wrapped in smoky bacon, then roasted until caramelized and crisp - an irresistible sweet-and-salty paleo appetizer.

35 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 Medjool dates, pitted
12 whole roasted almonds
6 strips thin-cut bacon, strips halved crosswise
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and place a wire rack on top.
2

Stuff each 12 pitted Medjool dates with one whole roasted almonds.
3

Wrap each stuffed date with one halved strip of 6 strips strips halved crosswise thin-cut bacon and secure with a toothpick.
4

Arrange wrapped dates on the wire rack. Grind 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper over the tops.
5

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the bacon is crisp and caramelized.
6

Let cool for 2 minutes before serving - the filling will be very hot.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates at?

For Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 20 minutes, in step 5.

How do I know when Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until the bacon is crisp and caramelized.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates uses 6 strips thin-cut bacon, strips halved crosswise.

Does Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates contain tree nuts?

Yes: 12 whole roasted almonds. The full allergen list for this entry is tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 16 g of carbohydrate in about 180 calories, with 4 g protein and 11 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 120 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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