Roasted Stuffed Dates with Turkey Bacon: A Deliciously Easy Snack
A simple yet delicious snack that combines the sweetness of dates with the savory flavor of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the dates lengthwise and remove the pit.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, chives, and smoked paprika.
- Stuff each date with the cream cheese mixture.
- Wrap each stuffed date with turkey bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until bacon is crispy.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add jalapeños to the cream cheese mixture.
- Use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 420 milligrams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 25 milligrams
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