Pecan Stuffed Dates Name: sissy burke Base: ft hood Recipe: 1 box (8 oz.) pitted dates 30 pecan halves OR almonds 10 to 12 slices bacon Preheat oven to 400º F. Stuff each date with a pecan half. Cut each slice of bacon into 3 pieces. Wrap 1 piece around each stuffed date and secure with a toothpick. Bake until bacon is crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and serve. Yield: approximately 30 pieces.