Appetizers

Bacon Wrapped Date Stuffed Olives

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Difficulty:

Easy

Prep Time:

20 minutes

Total Time:

45 minutes

We’ve updated this decades old party appetizer, to create something new and exciting. Our Mezzetta® Colossal Castelvetrano Style Pitted Olives bring a savory brininess to sweet dates and smoky bacon, for an irresistible party appetizer that is bound to be a staple for years to come!

Ingredients

Makes 10 servings 1x 2x 4x

24 Colossal Castelvetrano Style Pitted Olives
6 pitted pitted dates, quartered lengthwise
12 slices bacon, halved crosswise
Smoked paprika, for dusting
Toothpicks, for serving

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Carefully stuff each Mezzetta® Colossal Castelvetrano Style Pitted Olive with a quarter of the pitted date and wrap with a half strip of bacon.
Place each wrapped and stuffed olive on the lined baking sheet and transfer to the oven to bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and golden brown.
Sprinkle each wrapped and stuffed olive with a pinch of smoked paprika and place on a serving platter. Skewer each piece with a toothpick before serving.
Enjoy!