Easy Bacon Wrapped Dates
Transform your snacking game with these irresistible Easy Bacon Wrapped Dates—an effortless yet crowd-pleasing appetizer bursting with bold flavors and textures. Featuring soft, caramel-like Medjool dates perfectly stuffed with crunchy almonds or pecans (optional for added nuttiness) and wrapped in smoky, crisp bacon, each bite delivers the ultimate fusion of sweet and savory. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, these bite-sized delights are oven-baked to golden perfection, making them ideal for holiday parties, game-day spreads, or elegant dinner gatherings. Serve warm and watch them disappear from the plate in minutes! Perfect for those seeking quick appetizers with maximum flavor impact, these bacon-wrapped dates will become your go-to recipe for effortless entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 24 pieces Medjool dates
- 12 pieces Bacon slices
- 24 pieces Almonds or pecans (optional, for stuffing)
- 24 pieces Toothpicks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
Slice each Medjool date lengthwise just enough to remove the pit and create a small pocket. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
If desired, stuff each date with an almond or pecan, pressing the fruit to close around the nut.
Cut each bacon slice in half to create 24 shorter pieces, which are easier to wrap around the dates.
Wrap one piece of bacon tightly around each date and secure it with a toothpick to hold it in place.
Arrange the bacon-wrapped dates on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to ensure even cooking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and golden. Turn the dates halfway through baking to ensure even browning.
Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving so the filling is not too hot to eat.
Serve warm and enjoy these delicious bites of sweet and savory perfection!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2217 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.2 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 108 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2196 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 438.4 g | 159% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.4 g | 148% | |
| Total Sugars | 385.0 g | ||
| Protein | 41.7 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 431 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 4701 mg | 100% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
