Hot Dates

This one is so simple to make, I usually double the recipe. It's great at parties as a finger food.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 24 dates

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package pitted dates
• 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
• 1 (12 ounce) package bacon, slices cut in thirds

Directions

1. Preheat the broiler and set a rack 6 inches from the heat source.
2. Place a pineapple chunk in each date. Wrap a half slice of bacon around each stuffed date and secure with toothpick.
3. Broil 6 inches from heat source, turning occasionally, until bacon is crisp on all sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.