Dates with Bacon

Yields
Makes 18 pieces; 6 to 8 servings

Total Time
25 mins

Wrap big, soft, luscious Medjool dates in bacon, then fry until crisp. Find Medjools at Middle Eastern and gourmet grocery stores.

Rachel Weill

6 pieces thin-sliced bacon

18 pitted Medjool dates

Step 1

Cut bacon slices crosswise into about 4-inch lengths. Wrap a piece snugly around each date, overlapping ends.

Step 2

Set dates, seam sides down, in a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over medium heat (you may have to fry dates in batches). Turn dates occasionally until bacon is browned and crisp on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes total. Transfer dates to paper towels to drain; blot dry. Serve warm or cool.

Step 3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per date.

Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories60

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 1.8mg1%
Sodium 34mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 12g5%

Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
Protein 1g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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