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BACON-WRAPPED DATES

Serves 24

12 slices bacon
24 pitted dates 
 

Cooking Directions
Cut each bacon slice in half crosswise.
Place bacon on paper toweling on a microwave-safe plate; cover with another paper towel. Microwave on high 4 minutes.
Roll up each date in a piece of bacon, place bacon-wrapped dates on clean toweling on microwave-safe plate; cover with another paper towel.
Microwave on high 2 minutes, until bacon is crisp.
Serve hot.
 

Serving Suggestions
Smoky, salty bacon enrobes a sweet, earthy date for a flavor combination that is irresistible.
Serve hot from the microwave.
 

Nutrition Facts
Calories 41 calories; Protein 1 grams; Fat 2 grams; Sodium 51 milligrams; Cholesterol 3 milligrams; Saturated Fat 1 grams; Carbohydrates 6 grams; Fiber 1 grams
 

Recipe courtesy of National Pork Board.  For more information about The Other White Meat, visit TheOtherWhiteMeat.com