Bacon Wrapped Dates

Bacon wrapped dates are perfect for entertaining and a guaranteed crowd pleaser. They look fancy, but come together easily. You can also add a green salad, and call these appetizers your dinner. They're that good.

Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Dates

36 large, pitted dates
3 oz cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp whole, roasted almonds (aprox 30 almonds)
½ tsp garlic powder
2 lbs sliced bacon (not thick sliced)
36 toothpicks

Using kitchen shears or a small paring knife, cut each date lengthwise on one side. (See image below.) As you do this, check for any remaining pits or hard pieces on the end of the dates. Remove any excess pits and/or hard pieces. Set dates aside.

In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, and garlic powder. Finely chop almonds. Add to cream cheese and mix until thoroughly combined. Set aside.

Open package of bacon. Cut all of the bacon slices in half. Set aside.

Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Place wire rack on top of parchment paper and spray rack with cooking spray.

Heat oven to 400 degrees.

To assemble:

Open date slightly at the cut and place aprox ½ teaspoon of cream cheese mixture inside. Press seam together to seal slightly. (Dates should be full but not overflowing.)

Place stuffed date onto the end of a piece of bacon, roll up lengthwise and secure bacon with a toothpick.

Place date onto prepared wrack. Repeat with the rest of the dates.

Bake dates for 20-25 minutes or until bacon is cooked through.

Remove toothpicks. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy!

Notes on Bacon Wrapped Dates

• Be sure to remove the toothpicks before serving!
• These dates are delicious served warm or at room temperature.
• You can make these ahead of time and reheat in a 300 degree oven for 5-7 minutes before serving.
• Skip the thick cut bacon for this recipe. The standard cut available in any grocery store works great.

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