Dates with Bacon

Wrap big, soft, luscious Medjool dates in bacon, then fry until crisp. Find Medjools at Middle Eastern and gourmet grocery stores. Prep and Cook Time: about 25 minutes. Notes: You can make these dates up to 6 hours ahead; let cool, then cover and store at room temperature.

Yield: Makes 18 pieces; 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

• 6  pieces thin-sliced bacon
• 18  pitted Medjool dates

Preparation

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

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.

Note: Nutritional analysis is per date.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

60 (15% from fat)

Protein:

1g

Fat:

1g (sat 0.4)

Carbohydrate:

12g

Fiber:

1.2g

Sodium:

34mg

Cholesterol:

1.8mg