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Bacon wrapped dates stuffed with feta

Medjool dates stuffed with feta flavoured with orange and mint, wrapped with bacon, and baked until perfect.

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer, meze

Cuisine: American, Greek

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: dates

Calories: 107kcal

Author: Billie Bitzas

Preheat your oven to 350 °F
In a small bowl combine the crumbled feta, orange rind and chopped mint.
2 tbsp finely crumbled Greek feta, ¼ teaspoon grated orange rind, ¼ teaspoon finely chopped mint
Pit your dates by using a paring knife (or other small knife). Slice into the date, cutting towards the end of the date that has the stem. While you are cutting through the date, use your knife to push the pit out of the end of the date. See video here.
9 Medjool dates
With your pit removed, carefully make the slit large enough so that you can use a small spoon to stuff your dates. Place about 1/2 teaspoon of the feta mixture into each of the dates.
Take a piece of bacon and cut it in half. Then, cut each half into half lengthwise.
3-4 slices bacon
Wrap each date with a piece of bacon, with the ends of the bacon strips meeting on the underside of the date. Meaning, when you place your dates on the parchment lined baking tray that you have ready, the feta will be visible on top, and the date will be sitting on the two ends of the bacon.
Bake on the bottom rack of your oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
Enjoy!

If you prefer, you can also bake these dates without the bacon, for a vegetarian option.