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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.

Dates with Bacon




Rachel Weill
 6 pieces thin-sliced bacon
 18 pitted Medjool dates
Step 1
1

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

Step 2
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
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per date.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 60Calories from Fat 15
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 1.8mg1%
Sodium 34mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%

Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
Protein 1g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.