Bacon-Wrapped Dates

I’m on vacation this weeeeeek! Here’s how you make bacon-wrapped dates (otherwise known as BWDs). They’e been a longtime staple in our household—hope you enjoy!

Bacon-Wrapped Dates

• 12 Medjool dates, pitted
• 6 slices of thin bacon, cut in half crosswise

serves 4 as an appetizer

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Wrap each date in a half-slice of bacon, and place them on a baking sheet. If the bacon won’t stay put, use a toothpick to hold it in place. Bake dates, turning every 10 minutes, until bacon is crisp. This can take anywhere from 30 to 50 minutes.
2. Remove dates from oven and transfer to a paper towel–lined plate and allow to cool for 10 minutes. The dates will be very hot, so letting them cool is important—don’t eat them right away!

Note: To make these in your toaster oven, set the heat to 375º or 400º instead of 350º.