Almond Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates | | |
Recipe type: Appetizer, Snack
Author: Jillian
- 12 dates, pitted
- 12 almonds
- 6 strips of bacon, cut in half(makes 12 little strips)
- Soak 12 toothpicks in water for 10 minutes
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cut slit in dates, and remove pit
- Insert almond into date cavity
- Carefully press date back together
- Cut 6 strips of bacon in half, making 12 little strips
- Wrap bacon strips around dates, and secure with a toothpick(I forgot to do this and 2 of my bacon strips unwrapped in the oven)
- Place bacon wrapped dates on parchment or Silpat lined sheet tray
- Bake for 20 minutes
- Turn dates over, and bake for 5-10 more minutes or until they are nicely browned, and yummy looking
- Let cool a little before thoroughly enjoying
Recipe by Food Filled Life at http://foodfilledlife.com/2012/11/19/almond-stuffed-bacon-wrapped-dates/