bacon wrapped dates
Found this recipe to be a wonderful combination of smoky sweetness. I have served these terrific appetizers at gatherings with friends and family over last two decades. They are always a resounding success. Recently made them for a Halloween party as they are also known as "Gremlins on Horseback". Once again--great success! So simple but full of wonderful bite sized flavor. Enjoy.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Bake
yield
18 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 36 - dates, pitted
- 36 - almonds, whole
- 12 slices bacon, uncooked, smoked hardwood
- 36 - toothpicks, wooden
How To Make bacon wrapped dates
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Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. -
Step 2Carefully inspect all dates for any remaining bits and pieces of pits; remove and discard any that are found.
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Step 3Evenly slice each bacon slice vertically into thirds. You should end up with 36 bacon pieces about 2 1/2 inches long.
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Step 4Place an almond into a pitted date. Repeat until all dates are filled.
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Step 5Taking a bacon piece wrap it around an almond-filled date; secure with a toothpick. Repeat until all dates are wrapped.
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Step 6Cover a cooking sheet with foil. Place a baking rack on top of the foil covered cookie sheet.
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Step 7Place all bacon-wrapped dates onto baking rack; I usually end up with four rows when dates are evenly spaced on the baking rack.
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Step 8Place in 425 degree F oven; bake, turning once, for 40 minutes or until bacon is crisp.
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Category:
Fruit Appetizers
Category:
Other Appetizers
Category:
Meat Appetizers
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#date
Keyword:
#Almond
Ingredient:
Fruit
Method:
Bake
Culture:
Mediterranean
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