Bacon Wrapped Almond Stuffed Dates

By zoniesis

Ingredients

• 4 ounces blanched whole almonds
• 1 pound pitted dates
• 1½ pound sliced bacon -- cut into thirds

Preparation

Step 1

Press a whole almond into each date. Wrap one piece of bacon around each date and secure with a toothpick. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Place dates on foil and bake at 400F oven for 12-15 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Remove to rack or paper towel; drain. Serve warm.