Almond-filled dates wrapped in bacon

MAKES 36 SERVINGS

36 dates, pits removed

15 slices bacon, cut into thirds

36 marcona or other blanched whole almonds

Roasted pepper or roasted tomato sauce (optional)

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Stuff an almond inside each date. Close and wrap a piece of bacon around each date and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake until the bacon becomes crispy (about 20 to 25 minutes). Serve with a roasted pepper or roasted tomato sauce, if desired.

Nutrition facts per serving: 66 calories, 4 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 4 mg cholesterol, 7 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein, 78 mg sodium, 1 g fiber

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