Bacon Wrapped Dates
Bacon wrapped dates balance smoky, crispy bacon with tender, sweet fruit. Baked at 375°F in just 15 minutes, these easy two-ingredient bundles make an irresistible warm appetizer.
Equipment
- Baking tray
- Baking parchment paper
- Toothpicks
Ingredients
- 14 dates pitted
- 7 bacon strips cut in halves
- 14 toothpicks
Instructions
- Set the oven to 375°F/190°C and let it reach temperature. A fully heated oven helps the bacon begin rendering as soon as the tray goes in.
- Wind a half-strip of bacon snugly around each date, pin the overlap with a toothpick, and arrange the bundles on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Leave space between the pieces so the bacon edges remain exposed to the oven heat.
- Cook the tray for 12 to 15 minutes, checking toward the end and removing it when the bacon has browned and crisped. Look for sizzling rendered fat and dark golden bacon edges while keeping the date tips free of blackened spots.
- Transfer the finished dates to a serving dish and offer them warm or cold. The fruit should feel tender inside its browned bacon wrapper.
Notes
Serving tip: Let the dates rest for 2 to 3 minutes before handling or serving so the bacon firms up and the hot fruit centers settle.
Texture tip: Use only a small overlap when wrapping each half-strip of bacon so the inner layer cooks through rather than staying chewy.
Storage: Promptly refrigerate leftovers in a covered container. Reheat in an oven or air fryer to help restore crisp edges rather than microwaving.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.
Nutrition
Calories: 38kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 67mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg
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