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Bacon Wrapped Dates

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 24 Medjool dates pitted
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 12 slices bacon cut in half crosswise
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or almonds optional
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • Fresh thyme leaves for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 400°F; line sheet with parchment or foil.
  2. Slit dates lengthwise to remove any pits. Mix optional nuts into cream cheese.
  3. Fill each with about 1 teaspoon cream cheese; gently press closed.
  4. Wrap each with half-slice bacon; secure with toothpick and place seam-side down on sheet.
  5. Lightly brush with maple syrup for caramelization.
  6. Bake 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until bacon crisp and browned. Optionally garnish with thyme; serve warm.