Bacon-Wrapped Dates

 

Ingredients

· 16 pitted medjool dates

· 3 oz. cream cheese

· 8 slices thin-cut bacon, cut in half

· 16 toothpicks, soaked in water for 15 minutes

 

 

Steps

1) Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2) Cut a slit into each date. Spread some cream cheese into the cavity and press the date closed. Wrap with a piece of bacon, insert toothpick t secure and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dates.

3) Bake for 15 minutes. Turn the dates over and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and browned.

 

From: The Official John Wayne 5-Ingredient Homestyle Cookbook: Simple Recipes and Heartfelt Stories from Duke’s Family Kitchen