Seared Dates with Bacon

These are such an incredible little appetizer or Tapas, and super easy. BUT, they are not the most attractive little things. You will have to convince people to try them.
They will ask you “What’s in them?” You will say “Dates.” They will say “No, thanks I don’t like dates.” Remind them they are covered in bacon and everything turns out well covered in bacon. They will fall for this. If they don’t, stop wasting your breath. They are weird, picky eaters and don’t invite them over to your place again (unless they always bring outstanding wine or spirits).

Buy pre-cooked bacon, heat it for 5-7 seconds on high in the microwave to make it pliable. Cut each slice in half and wrap around a date and secure with a toothpick. In a hot skillet sear each date until the baon is crispy. Serve hot!

I recently had this kind of appetizer out at a resturant but they stuffed the dates with chorizo sausage, wow it was a very good idea!