Bacon Wrapped Dates

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  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 6 slices very lean bacon, 7 inches long,halved crosswise
  • 12 pitted medjool dates

Preparation

Step 1

1. Soak 12 tooth picks in water for 15 minutes; preheat oven to 500°; line a jelly roll with parchment paper.

Step 2

2. Wrap each date with a piece of bacon and skewer with a toothpick; place seam side down on the baking sheet.

Step 3

3. Bake 6 minutes or until well browned; rotate and bake 2-4 minutes more until bacon is crisp; drain on paper towels; cool a bit and serve.