Description
Sweet, salty, smokey with crunch, bacon and date appetizers are a perfect party food for fall and the holidays. Pair with a Garnacha wine for a match made in heaven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 Medjool pitted dates
- 15 Marcona almonds
- 5 slices bacon, cut into thirds
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- Make an incision on one side of each date and insert an almond. Squeeze the date shut in your hand to secure.
- Wrap each date with a bacon strip and secure with a toothpick.
- Place all the dates on the prepared sheet tray. Roast the dates in the oven until the bacon on top is starting to crisp – 5 to 6 minutes. Turn the dates over and cook for an additional 5 to 6 minutes.
- Serve hot with lime wedges as garnish.
- Category: Appetizer