Bacon Wrapped Almond Stuffed Dates

24 pitted dates
24 whole almonds
8 slices bacon

Heat broiler with rack 6 inches from heat. Stuff an almond through the little hole at the end of each date.

Cut bacon into thirds crosswise. Wrap each date with a bacon strip. Place seam side down on a slotted broiler pan.

Broil until crispy on one side, about 5 minutes. Turn & cook until bacon is crispy throughout, 3 to 5 minutes more. Transfer to paper towels to drain.