Bacon-Wrapped Dates: 15-Minute Party Bites
These bacon-wrapped dates are a delightful party appetizer that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. They are incredibly easy to make and are always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 appetizer bites
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 Medjool dates, pitted
- 24 slices of bacon, cut in half
- 12 toothpicks, cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Take one pitted date and wrap it with a half slice of bacon. Secure the bacon with a toothpick half.
- Place the wrapped dates on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch, you can stuff the dates with a small piece of almond or a blue cheese crumbles before wrapping them in bacon.
- If you prefer your bacon crispier, you can broil them for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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