Ingredients
Scale
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24 Medjool dates, pitted
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12 slices of bacon, cut in half
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(Optional) Soft cheese (goat cheese, blue cheese, or cream cheese) or whole almonds or pecans
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Toothpicks (soaked in water for 10 minutes)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
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Pit the dates (if not already pitted) by slicing lengthwise and removing the seed.
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Optional stuffing: Fill each date with about 1 teaspoon of cheese or one nut, then gently close the date.
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Wrap with bacon: Wrap each date with a half-slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
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Bake for 15–20 minutes, turning halfway through, until bacon is crispy and browned.
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Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!