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Easy Bacon Wrapped Dates

LO CHANDLER
Bacon wrapped dates are the perfect combination of savory, salty and sweet!  This 2 ingredient appetizer is gluten-free, paleo and Whole30 approved!  It’s my go-to appetizer for every occasion!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package bacon preferably sugar free, I use applegate
  • 1 package dates pitted
  • blue cheese optional for sprinkling

Instructions
 

  • preheat oven to 400
  • slice bacon into thirds (see photo) and make sure all the pits are removed from each date
  • wrap the cut bacon strip around the date, you can secure with a toothpick where the bacon overlaps to keep in place
  • bake for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through
  • you may need to cook an additional few minutes depending on how crispy you like your bacon
  • optional - sprinkle with blue cheese when they come out of the oven
  • serve immediately