Bacon-Wrapped Medjool Dates

Fatty, salty pork is a perfect compliment for the intense sweetness of Medjool dates. 

Bacon-wrapped Medjool dates make an easy and delicious appetizer or snack. This recipe requires only three ingredients: bacon strips, Medjool dates, and pistachios (see more variations at the end) for stuffing. 

Whether you’re hosting a party or picnic, bacon-wrapped Medjool dates come together very quickly. Dates on their own are overwhelmingly sweet for my palate, the salt and fat of bacon takes that edge off.

I chose to stuff the dates with pistachios, but here are some other ideas for you:

•  Almonds
•  Goat Cheese
•  Manchego Cheese
•  Hazelnuts
•  Roasted Garlic
•  Walnuts
•  Dried fruits like apricots, mangos, cherries, or figs

You can use combinations of the above. Or even nothing at all. Bacon-wrapped dates are equally lovely on their own. Make more than you think you need, the taste is addictive and they go fast.

If serving as part of an appetizer/small-plate grazing table for a party or a picnic, here are some complimentary recipe suggestions:

• Grilled Octopus Salad With Waffle-Cut Sweet Potato Fries
• Marinated Fried Anchovies With Grilled Halloumi
• Blood Orange & Pomegranate Syrup Moscow Mule (The Perfect Summer Cocktail)A drizzle of maple syrup or pomegranate molasses

A drizzle of maple syrup or pomegranate molasses after baking is also recommended, but completely optional.

Have you made bacon-wrapped Medjool dates before? Let me know what you think in the comments.

Bacon-Wrapped Medjool Dates

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Bacon-wrapped Medjool dates come together quickly for a delicious and complimentary taste-pairing. These appetizers are great for a party as part of an appetizer grazing table or a picnic.

• Author: The Peasant's Daughter
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 30
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

•  Medjool Dates (approximately 3 per person)
•  Thick or Thin cut Bacon Strips (1/2 of a regular strip of bacon per date)
•  Pistachios (3-4 per date)
•  Toothpicks

Instructions

1.  Preheat oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.  Make a shallow slit along the dates, lengthwise, and remove the pits.
3.  Stuff each date with approximately 3 pistachios.
4.  Cut your bacon strips in half and roll each individual date up in one half. Secure with a toothpick to prevent unravelling.
5.  Arrange your wrapped dates on the baking sheet, keeping them spaced enough so that they do not touch.
6.  Bake for 15-minutes. Using tongs, flip your bacon-wrapped dates over and bake for 5-10 minutes more.

Keep an eye out so that the bacon does not burn. It will turn a golden colour when ready.

Serve immediately, or at room temperature. They keep well.

Notes

If desired, use a pastry brush to brush on pomegranate molasses or maple syrup.

Keywords: medjool dates, bacon, pomegranate molasses, bacon, nuts, goat cheese, appetizer