Dates with Bacon
Photo: Thomas J. Story; Styling: Dan Becker
Yields Makes 18 pieces; 6 to 8 servings
Time: 25 minutes. Find Medjool dates at Middle Eastern and well-stocked grocery stores.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

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

Step 2
2

Set dates, seam sides down, in a 10- to 12-in. 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
3

*Make ahead: Up to 6 hours; let cool, then cover and store at room temperature.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per piece.

Ingredients

 6 strips thin-sliced bacon
 18 pitted Medjool dates

Directions

Step 1
1

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

Step 2
2

Set dates, seam sides down, in a 10- to 12-in. 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
3

*Make ahead: Up to 6 hours; let cool, then cover and store at room temperature.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per piece.

Dates with Bacon

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