Small Plates
Mediterranean Bacon
Servings: 4Ingredients
- 12 pitted Medjool dates (big, juicy ones)
- 6 slices of bacon, ½ slice to wrap each date
- 24 almonds, slivered
Instructions
Setup
- Soak the toothpicks in water so they won’t burn in the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Line a raised edge baking sheet with foil.
Prep
- Slice each date down one side and stuff with almond slivers.
- Wrap each date with ½ slice of bacon and pierce with a toothpick to hold it together.
- Place the wrapped dates on the foil-lined baking sheet.
Bake
- Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes.
- Remove the dates from the oven and flip.
- Bake for 10 more minutes or until the bacon is done.