Bacon Wrapped Dates

Bacon Wrapped Dates are one of those bites that stop people mid-conversation. You get a chewy, caramel-sweet Medjool date wrapped in crispy, smoky bacon, and somehow the whole thing just works. It’s the kind of appetizer that disappears off the platter before you’ve even set it down.

What makes these so worth making is that sweet-salty contrast. The richness of the bacon cuts right through the sticky sweetness of the date, and if you stuff them with a bit of cream cheese or an almond, you get another layer of texture that makes every bite interesting. They’re elegant enough for a holiday party but easy enough to throw together for game day. Three ingredients, one pan, and you’ve got something people will ask about all night.

Helpful Tips

• Use Medjool dates: They’re larger, softer, and much more flavorful than regular dates. Don’t substitute if you can help it.
• Partially cook the bacon first: A quick 5 minutes in the oven or on the stovetop before wrapping keeps the bacon from being underdone by the time the dates are warmed through.
• Stuff them for extra depth: A small piece of cream cheese or a whole almond pushed into the center before wrapping takes these from great to unforgettable.

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Bacon-Wrapped Dates

You get a chewy, caramel-sweet Medjool date wrapped in crispy, smoky bacon, and somehow the whole thing just works.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Total Time 38 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Servings 8 servings

Calories 281 kcal

Equipment

• 20 toothpicks

Ingredients

  

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• 20 Medjool dates pitted
• 10 slices bacon cut in half

Instructions

 

• If they aren’t already pitted, slice one side and remove the pit. Keep the opening small so they hold their shape.
• Wrap each date with a half slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick.
• Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet with space between each piece.
• Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–25 minutes, turning once, until the bacon is crisp and caramelized.
• Let cool slightly before serving. The sugar in the dates gets very hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 183mgPotassium: 472mgFiber: 4gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

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