Bacon-Wrapped Dates

pitted medjool dates
bacon strips

Optional: Marcona almonds or toasted regular almonds

Cut bacon strips in half, width-wise.

Wrap each half slice of bacon around pitted date. [If using almonds, insert an almond into each pitted date before wrapping in bacon.]

Broil until bacon is crisp, turning halfway through to get both sides.

Drain on paper towels.

Serve warm.

These can be made in a microwave. Place bacon-wrapped dates on paper-towel-lined microwaveable plates and microwave until bacon is crisp.