Description
Bacon-Wrapped Dates are a delicious appetizer that combines the sweetness of dates with the savory flavor of crispy bacon, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 Medjool dates
- 10 slices of bacon, cut in half
- 1/4 cup of balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove the pits from the dates.
- Wrap each date with a half slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
- Place the wrapped dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, consider adding a slice of jalapeño inside each date before wrapping with bacon.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
- Experiment with different types of bacon for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Bacon-Wrapped Dates, Appetizer, Party Food, Sweet and Savory