Anyone who appreciates the power of bacon’s magical flavors will love the resulting tastiness of sweet dates wrapped in a slice of America’s favorite breakfast meat!
These could quite possibly be the easiest appetizer to make in the history of civilization! With only 2 ingredients, this scrumptious appetizer is simple enough for even a caveman to roast over the fire!
THE PERFECT BEAR HUG IN 10 SIMPLE STEPS
Step 1: Slice date just down to the pit
Step 2: Remove pit
Step 3: If there’s a really fatty or wide end on the bacon, simply remove and save for later use.
Step 4: Insert one end of the bacon into the cut mark in the date.
Step 5: Roll the bacon around the date until you pass the cut mark on your date by about one-half inch.
Step 6: Using scissors, cut bacon.
Step 7: Tuck bacon end into cut mark in date.
Step 8: Place on ungreased cookie sheet and place under broiler, or in a toaster oven (if doing in small batches) set to 400° F.
Step 9: Watch them sizzle!
Step 10: When bacon is browned, remove from oven.
Let rest on a paper plate for a moment to soak up excess grease. Then get a firm grip on something well anchored to the earth and taste what happens when natural sugars tangle with food’s reigning flavor champion.