Dates Wrapped in Bacon with Marcona Almonds
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 2412
- Total Fat
- 252
- Saturated Fat
- 29
- Carbohydrates
- 32
- Dietary Fiber
- 4
- Sugar
- 26
- Protein
- 17
- Cholesterol
- 64
- Sodium
- 494
- Total: 30 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Inactive: 5 min
- Cook: 20 min
Ingredients
1/2 pound large Medjool dates, carefully pitted
1/2 cup Marcona almonds (substitution: blanched almonds)
1/2 pound Valdeon cheese (substitution: Maytag or Stilton)
1/2 pound sliced bacon, each slice cut in 1/2 (roughly 4-inch lengths)
6 cups canola oil
Directions
Special equipment:
6-inch bamboo skewers- Heat canola oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot to 475 degrees F.
- Split each date in half and stuff with 1 almond and 1/2 teaspoon of Valdeon cheese, and close carefully. Lay a strip of bacon on a cutting board, place a stuffed date at the bottom of the bacon, and wrap with the bacon, making sure to pull the bacon tightly towards you while rolling. Add 3 dates onto each skewer. Carefully submerge the skewers one by one in the oil and fry until golden, about 1 minute. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.