Bacon-Wrapped Dates
6 servings15 min prep20 min cookEasy
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The Tale of Bacon-Wrapped Dates
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Bacon-wrapped dates trace to Spanish tapas culture, where dátiles con beicon (dates with bacon) pairs sweet, chewy fruit with salty, crisp pork, sometimes with a stuffed almond or cheese center. The tapa spread internationally as Spanish-style small plates gained popularity.
Ingredients
Scale:· 6 servings
- 20 pitted dates
- 20 whole almonds
- 10 slices bacon, halved crosswise
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
- Toothpicks, for securing
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- 2Stuff each pitted date with one whole almond.
- 3Wrap each stuffed date with a half-slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
- 4Arrange the wrapped dates on the baking sheet and sprinkle with brown sugar and cayenne if using.
- 5Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until the bacon is crisp and browned.
- 6Let the dates cool for a few minutes before serving, since the filling stays very hot.
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