“Bacon” Wrapped Dates

Name: “Bacon” Wrapped Dates
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 27 min
Ingredients: 5 slices kosher “bacon (” cut into thirds); 15 Medjool dates (pitted)

Jamie Geller • Aug 15, 2017 (Updated: Aug 20, 2019)Comment Jump to Recipe

Now that we have Facon we can join the “bacon”-wrapped-date craze. Traditionally, this dish calls for dates studded with cheese and/or nuts, but this two-ingredient kosher, Rosh Hashanah-friendly version is simply perfect as-is.

“Bacon” Wrapped Dates

Prep Time 7

Cook Time 20

Total Time 27

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Servings

Ingredients

5 slices kosher “bacon ” cut into thirds
15 Medjool dates pitted

Instructions

Position oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with baking paper.
Wrap a piece of “bacon” around each date.
Place seam-side down on the prepared pan, pressing firmly.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until crisp.
Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Serve as-is or with tahini for dipping.
Recipe published in JOY of KOSHER with Jamie Geller magazine, Fall 2016. Subscribe Now.

Category: Recipes

Cuisine: Middle Eastern · Israeli

Holidays: Rosh Hashanah

Diets: Gluten FreeMeat

Styles: BakeQuick & Easy

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