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Pecan Stuffed Dates Recipe

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Unusual combination of flavors that make for a tasty appetizer.

Pecan Stuffed Dates Recipe (+)

Directions

Preheat oven to 400Â°.
Cut dates down the center being careful not to cut all of the way through.
Stuff each date with a pecan.
Wrap 1/2 slice of bacon around each stuffed date and secure with a toothpick.
Bake until bacon is crisp - approximately 15 minutes.
Place dates on a paper towel to absorb grease.
Serve warm.

Note: You can stuff the dates with a mixture of chopped, dried fruit and nuts or anything that you like. Stuff with 1 teaspoon of mixture and secure with a toothpick. Bake as directed above.
May be prepared ahead and frozen. Just thaw before you bake them.

Container: baking sheet

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Serving Description: 1 date

Servings: 24

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Ingredients

-		8 ounces (approximately 24) pitted dates
-		24 whole pecans
-		12 slices bacon - cut in half

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