Bacon and Date Appetizer

Jo in Arlington's Note:

This may sound strange but it’s an absolutely delicious appetizer!

• Total Time: 33 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 1 (8 ounce) package pitted dates
• 1 can blue diamond roasted salted almond
• 1 lb bacon, sliced in half

Directions:

1. Put one or two almonds inside date and wrap with 1/2 slice of bacon.
2. May need to use toothpick.
3. I used a deep fryer at 350º and fried them for a couple minutes.
4. You could also pan fry (or Wok) until bacon cooked.
5. Some have tried baking at 425º until bacon cooked – but this method takes longer and bacon not cooked as evenly.

Reviews

[Didi11]

This is a fantastic & delicious appetizer! I partially cooked the bacon before wrapping & baking to cook more evenly.

[tcolburn]

These are delicious! I took them to a party last night and it was the first dish emptied! I did opt to bake them @400 for 20 minutes, then put them under the broiler for an additional 5 minutes to crisp up the bacon.

[Diner Waitress]

I recommend the broiler for 10 minutes. Deep frying is just too messy. I used turkey bacon, and a piece of feta cheese inside with the almond. The saltiness is perfect!