Almond-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Dates

These Almond-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Dates are a real delight. You may want to double or even triple this recipe as they go fast!

Yield: 20 dates

Ingredients

• 20 pitted dates
• 40 raw almonds or salted roasted almonds
• 10 slices thinly-sliced bacon, cut in half

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a metal cooling rack on top and spray with nonstick spray.
2. Push 1 or 2 almonds into each opening of each date. Wrap with half a slice of bacon then place seam side down on the cooling rack.
3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until bacon is crisp.
4. If desired, A wooden pick may be inserted into each date for serving.

Attribution

Photo credit: (c) Can Stock Photo / lunamarina