Delish Bacon Wrapped Dates Recipes
Sweet Medjool dates wrapped in smoky bacon and baked until crisp, finished with a light maple glaze—an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 24 pieces Medjool dates pitted
- 12 slices bacon cut in half crosswise
- 2 tbsp maple syrup optional glaze
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 24 pieces toothpicks soak 0.25 hour to help prevent burning
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top for even crisping.
- If dates are not pitted, slice lengthwise on one side and remove pits.
- Wrap each date with a half slice of bacon, stretching slightly so it overlaps once, and secure with a toothpick.
- Arrange wrapped dates seam-side down on the rack. Brush lightly with maple syrup and sprinkle with black pepper.
- Bake 18 to 22 minutes, turning once halfway, until bacon is browned and crisp and fat is rendered.
- For extra crispness, broil 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Transfer to a plate and rest 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
Variation ideas: tuck a roasted almond or a teaspoon of goat cheese inside each date before wrapping. Make-ahead: assemble up to 1 day in advance, cover, and refrigerate; bake just before serving. Air fryer: cook at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once.