Chili-Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates



I don't know if you have had an opportunity to try bacon-wrapped dates, but we absolutely love them. We decided to start making them at home in small batches (love my toaster oven!). 

 
After making them once, I realized how simple it is. Then I bumped it up a notch and decided to sprinkle a little chili powder/brown sugar mix on. The mix is 1/4 cup brown sugar to 2 tablespoons chili powder. 

Bacon is coated and dates are pitted. Next step is to stuff the dates with almonds...

 Then wrap each in bacon and secure with a toothpick.


Line your baking sheet with foil to make it easy to clean up.

 
ENJOY!

Chili-Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates

Medjool dates
Bacon, 1 slice for every 2 dates
Almonds, 1-2 for each date
Sweet Chili Powder mix (see below)

Slice date lengthwise and remove pit. Add 1-2 almonds inside date and pinch closed.

Cut bacon in half, and sprinkle with chile powder, adjusting heat to your preference.

Wrap bacon around date, chili side in. Secure with toothpick.

Bake at 350 degrees about 8 minutes. Flip over. Cook another 8 minutes or until done. Adjust cooking time according to how quickly your bacon is cooking and how well-done you like it.

Sweet Chili Powder Mix 

Mix 2 tablespoons Chili Powder with 1/4 cup brown sugar. Then we just sprinkled a little on each piece.

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