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Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Medjool dates baked until caramelized and crispy, then wrapped in bacon and stuffed with almonds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 24 Medjool dates pitted
  • 24 whole almonds
  • 12 slices bacon halved
  • 2 oz goat cheese optional
  • 1 tbsp honey

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Tuck an almond (and a bit of goat cheese if using) into each date.
  3. Wrap each date with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  4. Arrange seam-side down on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until bacon is crisp.
  6. Drizzle with honey and serve warm.

Notes

Set them on a wire rack over the pan if you want the bacon extra crispy all around.