Bacon-Wrapped Dates

My favorite appetizer that any meat-lover will enjoy.  All you need is a box/carton of dates. one package of bacon, and toothpicks (for eating).

1. Preheat oven to 400 deg F.
2. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with tin foil.
3. Cut all strips of bacon in half (so the length is halved).
4. Wrap each date with one of the strips of bacon and place on the baking sheet.
5. Once all dates are wrapped and placed on the baking sheet, place in the oven for about 20 minutes.
6. Serve hot with toothpicks.
7. Note: you can also stuff the dates with cheese (like goat or ricotta).