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Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates

Bacon makes everything taste better ... especially these Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates. They make a simple and flavorful appetizer for any occasion. This recipe is from the Medjool Date website and it does not disappoint.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Medjool dates
  • 1 lb Bacon sliced
  • 6 oz nuts minced (we used cashews, optional)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to broil.
  2. Split one side of Medjool date lengthwise and remove pit.
  3. Stuff with one teaspoon minced nuts. (Optional)
  4. Wrap entire bacon strip around date and secure with toothpick. To prevent toothpicks from burning soak them in water for a few minutes first.
  5. Place under oven broiler.
  6. Turn once to ensure even cooking and drain well (about 3 minutes per side worked well in our oven). Serve warm / immediately.

Notes

  • *To make this Peanut/Tree Nut Free omit the optional nuts. We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates Amount Per Serving Calories 1040 Calories from Fat 603 % Daily Value* Fat 67g103%Saturated Fat 18g113%Cholesterol 75mg25%Sodium 757mg33%Potassium 1268mg36%Carbohydrates 97g32%Fiber 11g46%Sugar 75g83%Protein 24g48% Vitamin A 210IU4%Calcium 108mg11%Iron 3.1mg17% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 1040
  • Calories from Fat 603
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 67g
  • 103%
  • Saturated Fat 18g
  • 113%
  • Cholesterol 75mg
  • 25%
  • Sodium 757mg
  • 33%
  • Potassium 1268mg
  • 36%
  • Carbohydrates 97g
  • 32%
  • Fiber 11g
  • 46%
  • Sugar 75g
  • 83%
  • Protein 24g
  • 48%
  • Vitamin A 210IU
  • 4%
  • Calcium 108mg
  • 11%
  • Iron 3.1mg
  • 17%