Bacon-Wrapped Medjool Dates
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.
Servings: 30
Ingredients
- 10 Medjool Dates approximately 3 per person
- 5 strips Thick or Thin cut Bacon Strips 1/2 of a regular strip of bacon per date
- ½ cup Walnuts crushed
- ½ cup Cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make a shallow slit along the dates, lengthwise, and remove the pits if necessary.
- In a medium bowl, whip the cream cheese, walnuts, and honey until combined with a hand mixer.
- Cut your bacon strips in half and roll each individual date up in one half. Secure with a toothpick to prevent unravelling.
- Arrange your wrapped dates on the baking sheet, keeping them spaced enough so that they do not touch.
- Bake for 5 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.
