Bacon-wrapped dates are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be cooked in the oven or on the grill. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone, and they are always a hit at parties. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack or an elegant appetizer, bacon-wrapped dates are the perfect choice.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BACON WRAPPED DATES STUFFED WITH BLUE CHEESE
Dates are stuffed with blue cheese, wrapped in bacon and baked until crisp. These are delicious and very easy to make for a party. You can serve them at room temperature, so it is okay to make a few hours in advance!
Provided by WINEANDCHEESE
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 1h
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Slice dates in half, and open them up. Pinch off pieces of blue cheese, and place them into the center of the dates. Close the halves of the dates, and wrap a half-slice of bacon around the outside. Secure each one with a toothpick. Arrange in a baking dish or on a baking sheet with sides to catch any grease.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bacon is crisp. Turn dates over after the first 20 minutes for even cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 157.3 mg, Sugar 9 g
BACON-WRAPPED DATES
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 35 to 40 dates
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Stuff each date with 1 to 2 almonds. Wrap each date with half a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Bake, turning the dates halfway through so the bacon is evenly cooked, 15 to 18 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
BACON-WRAPPED DATES STUFFED WITH CREAM CHEESE AND ALMONDS
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Stuff 1 piece of cheese and 1 almond into each date, then wrap one piece of bacon around each date and secure bacon with a toothpick if desired. Arrange dates, bacon seam down and 1 inch apart in a shallow baking pan.
- Bake 5 minutes, then turn dates over with tongs and bake until bacon is crisp, 5 to 6 minutes more. Drain on a paper towel or parchment. Serve immediately.
BACON WRAPPED DATES STUFFED WITH MANCHEGO
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Make an incision on one side of each date and insert a block of Manchego. Squeeze the date shut in your hand to secure. Wrap each date with a bacon strip and secure with a toothpick. Place all the dates on a sheet tray lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Roast the dates in the oven until the bacon on top is starting to crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Turn the dates over and cook the other side until the bacon crisps.
- Remove the dates from the oven and brush both sides with maple syrup. Return the dates to the oven until they are really crackly and sticky, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve hot.
BACON-WRAPPED DATES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Slice the dates lengthwise three-quarters of the way down. In a small bowl, press the cream into the blue cheese with a fork. Press a small scoop of the blue cheese into the center of the dates and close them back up. Cut each piece of bacon in half. Wrap each halved bacon strip around a date. Secure with a toothpick.
- Place the bacon-wrapped dates on a baking sheet. Bake until the bacon is crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.
BACON-WRAPPED CHEESE-STUFFED DATES
Each bite of these simple baked appetizers is an explosion of tastes and textures. You'll get crunchy almonds, soft dates, salty bacon, creamy blue cheese and sweet honey.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 32 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut bacon strips in half widthwise. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep warm., Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of each date, being careful not to cut through completely. Fill each with 1/2 teaspoon cheese and 1 almond. Wrap with 1 piece bacon; secure with a toothpick., Place in foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Brush tops with honey. Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Sprinkle with pepper.
Nutrition Facts :
BACON-WRAPPED DATES STUFFED WITH MANCHEGO CHEESE
A traditional Spanish 'tapas' item. You can also add a sprinkling of toasted breadcrumbs on top for a bit of extra crunch. May serve immediately or at room temperature.
Provided by AshleyV
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Stuff 1 piece manchego cheese into each date and then wrap with 1 piece bacon, securing with a toothpick. Arrange dates in a shallow baking dish with the bacon seam down and 1 inch between pieces.
- Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes, turn dates with tongs, and continue baking until bacon is crisp, 5 to 6 minutes more. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 407.4 mg, Sugar 16.5 g
BACON WRAPPED DATES WITH ALMONDS
Don't let anyone tell you otherwise...THESE ARE WONDERFUL. They are always the very first thing to go at a party. When I catered I always told my customers to order 2-3 times more of these than anything else. Most people expect scallops but are pleasantly surprised by the sweet wonderful flavor inside. A combination of sweet, crunchy, salty and smoky is a real winner! You won't be sorry you went out on a limb to try these. You can prep ahead of time, freeze and then pull them out of the freezer and bake right before the party.
Provided by sassafrasnanc
Categories Nuts
Time 45m
Yield 60 pieces, 25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Stuff each date with one almond.
- Cut bacon into half or thirds.
- Wrap bacon around date and secure with a round toothpick.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place dates on a foil lined (they are messy and this makes them much easier to clean up) baking pan and cook until bacon is crispy (around 15 minutes).
- Drain on paper towel and serve warm or room temperature.
- Watch them disappear!
BACON-WRAPPED DATES
Bacon-wrapped dates are classic hors d'oeuvres. They get a new look-and taste-thanks to some dried apricots and pistachios.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 32
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Stuff each date with 3 or 4 pistachios. Lay a stuffed date and apricot strip on top of each bacon slice; wrap to enclose.
- Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes, flipping each wrapped date after 8 minutes. If frozen, bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes; flip, and bake 10 minutes more. Transfer wrapped dates to paper towels to drain. Serve with toothpicks.
BACON WRAPPED STUFFED DATES WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION
Sinfully delicious!! Salty and sweet, crispy and gooey!! Yum! Surprisingly easy and look fantastic. I had these at a restaurant and then went on a hunt to find a similar recipe. Found one online and tweaked it some. If you use thick cut bacon, par-cook it some before wrapping dates.
Provided by Charmie777
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Yield 24 dates, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Simmer balsamic vinegar in small saucepan until reduced by half. Syrup will be thick. Set aside.
- Mix almonds into goat cheese.
- Cut small slit in dates and stuff with small amount of cheese mixture.
- Cut each bacon slice into 3 pieces. (Par-cook if thick sliced.) Wrap piece of bacon around each date, and secure with toothpick.
- Place on foil-lined baking sheet.
- Broil for about 10 minutes, turning over when browned on first side. Be careful as they can burn quickly.
- Arrange on serving platter and drizzle with reserved balsamic reduction.
BACON WRAPPED FETA STUFFED DATES
Make and share this Bacon Wrapped Feta Stuffed Dates recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Katie Y
Categories Fruit
Time 35m
Yield 16 Appetizers, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- HEAT oven to 425ºF.
- CUT slit in long side of each date, being careful to not cut completely through date. Remove and discard pits. Cut cheese into 16 (1x1/4-inch) sticks. Stuff each date with cheese.
- WRAP 1 bacon piece around each date, completely enclosing cheese. Place on rack of broiler pan.
- BAKE 14 to 15 minute or until bacon is crisp, turning after 8 minute Cool 5 min; transfer to plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.
TAPAS: BACON WRAPPED DATES AND SWEET RED BELL PEPPER SAUCE
This recipe was inspired by one of our favorite tapas dishes. It's just like we like remember it from our first date some 13 years ago. I incorporated 2 Zaar recipes to create this clone. All of this can be made ahead and warmed in the microwave before serving. The Sweet Red Bell pepper sauce really make this dish amazing! Thanks go out to go to: Julesong's Recipe#27425 and cflethcher's Recipe#140057. UPDATE: 11/2013 The restaurant uses applewood smoked bacon and roasted red pepper "butter sauce" so I will be trying these 2 latest additions and reporting back
Provided by Chicagoland Chef du
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 25-30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Soak round toothpicks in water for 15 minutes, this will prevent burning when baking.
- RED PEPPER SAUCE:.
- Place garlic cloves w/ peels on a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- Rub pepper and onion with olive oil.
- After baking the garlic cloves for 15 minutes, add the red bell pepper and onion to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until tender and roasted. It may take a bit longer.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic out of it's paper into a blender along with the roasted onion and bell pepper. *use a blender or small food processor.
- Blend until smooth. Slowly add olive oil until blended. * you may use more or less.
- Add salt.
- Slowly add half and half until creamy while blending.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Warm in the microwave before serving.
- BACON WRAPPED DATES:.
- Cut bacon strips in half (making them 1/2 as long approximately 3").
- Microwave the strips for 2 minutes.
- Wrap each date with a 1/2 strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Spray a 4 sided cookie sheet with nonstick spray.
- Place all prepared dates in the cookie sheet.
- NOTE: If you have mini muffin pan, suspend the bacon wrapped date over each opening and the bacon fat will drip off into the muffin pan. This is my preferred method.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes, turning once. *Important to turn.
- After turning, continue baking for an additional 10 minutes or until bacon brown and crispy or as desired.
- BAKING TIME may vary. Just be sure to watch carefully.
- Serve with sweet red pepper sauce for dipping or puddle the sauce on a plate and place the wrapped dates in the sauce.
- Note: Everything can be prepared and baked ahead of time and served later. Just warm through in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
AIR FRYER BACON-WRAPPED DATES
Whip up these sweet, salty, and crunchy treats in minutes for a great appetizer.
Provided by Bren
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place the air fryer close to an exhaust fan and preheat to 285 degrees F (140 degrees C).
- Place bacon onto a cutting board and slice in half crosswise. Stuff each date with 1 almond and wrap with 1/2 slice of bacon. Place the bacon-wrapped dates into the basket of the air fryer, end side down, not touching.
- Air fry until fat has been rendered, 10 to 11 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 73.7 mg, Sugar 18 g
BACON-WRAPPED DATES
A good and tasty treat for any occasion! You'll need a box of toothpicks to prepare this easy appetizer.
Provided by TRACERBULLET3
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler.
- Slice open dates, and stuff each with a cube of Cheddar cheese. Wrap each date with a quarter of a bacon slice, and secure bacon with toothpicks.
- Arrange wrapped dates on a medium baking sheet, and broil 15 minutes in the preheated oven, turning once, until bacon is evenly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 30.3 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 277.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
EASY BACON-WRAPPED DATES
The easiest recipe I have found for this great sweet/salty treat! (So easy, it doesn't have to be a treat!)
Provided by Dwynnie
Categories Spanish
Time 20m
Yield 40 dates
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Microwave bacon for about 2 minutes, until partially cooked, but not browned.
- Wrap each date with a strip of bacon and secure with a wooden toothpick.
- Broil on low 3 minutes, turn dates, and continue broiling 3 to 4 minutes longer, or until browned.
- Drain on paper towel and serve warm.
RICOTTA-STUFFED BACON-WRAPPED DATES
These are the new pigs in the blanket and way better. They're a classic tapas but they never get old. And I spruced them up just a bit with a touch of ricotta cheese.
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield about 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Cut the bacon in half lengthwise to make twice as many slices. Set aside. To remove the pits from the dates, cut the tips off each end of the dates and insert the flat end of the skewer until it pushes the pit out of the date. Repeat with remaining dates.
- Place the ricotta in the bottom corner of a strong plastic bag and seal tightly. Use scissors to cut a small hole in the tip of 1 of the corners. Now use the bag like a piping bag to fill the dates with the cheese.
- Wrap the ricotta stuffed dates with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick through the belly of the date. Arrange all the prepared dates on a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing at least a little space between each one for good browning. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes or until bacon is browned and crispy. Remove from the baking sheet and gently remove toothpicks. Serve immediately.
BACON WRAPPED CHORIZO STUFFED DATES
A terrific little appetizer that is smokey, sweet, and spicy. With only 3 ingredients what could be easier. I think this could also be made with andouille sausage tho I haven't tried it that way yet.
Provided by Sassy in da South
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 45 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Using a scissors, cut one side of each date open and stuff with a scant teaspoon of chorizo.
- Wrap the stuffed date with bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake in 400 degree oven for about 15-18 minutes.
- Watch closely as the bottoms can burn easily due to the natural sugars in the dates.
- Makes about 45 pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.2, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 130.8, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 4, Protein 2.2
BACON WRAPPED DATES WITH ALMONDS AND GOAT CHEESE
Another great Saveur recipe.The already sweet dates caramelize in the oven,inbued with the smoky goodness of the bacon..then you bite into it-it's soft,and gooey,giving way to a even gooier ,creamy center and then you get a surprising little crunch from the salty almond.MMMMM.... These went over well at my B-day even among those that claimed to dislike goat cheese.(suggestions were made about subbing cream cheese,but I didn't hear any complaints;)The goat cheese really isn't overpowering;it's tangy creaminess is what harmonizes the sweet and savory flavors.I just wish I could eat these more often !
Provided by strangelittlebeast
Categories Pork
Time 18m
Yield 24 dates, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500°F.
- Meanwhile,pit the dates carefully.You may cut a small slit in each date(easier than pitting from the stem end),being careful to keep the dates intact.Place a small amount of goat cheese into each date.You may use a small spoon or pastry bag,Place one almond into each date.Cut each slice of bacon in half crosswise.wrap one piece of bacon around each date,securing with a toothpick.
- Place dates about 1/2 inch apart on a baking sheet,seam sides down.Bake 6-8 minutes.The bacon should be crispy and the juices from the dates bubbling.Be careful not to burn the dates!
- Remove from oven and let cool.(Very important!these are great warm but if you pop one in your mouth strait out of the oven the goat cheese will burn your mouth like hot lava.Seriously,let these cool a little.).
YUMMY BACON WRAPPED FETA STUFFED DATES
Found this recipe in the Kraft newsletter a few months ago and had to try them. I love the combination of salty and sweet. My guest and family love them during one of our gatherings here at the house.
Provided by Norma DeRemer
Categories Fruit Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
- 2. Cut a slit in long side of each date, being careful to not cut completely through the date.
- 3. Remove and discard pits.
- 4. Cut cheese into 16 (1 1/4 inch) sticks.
- 5. Stuff each date with cheese.
- 6. Wrap 1 bacon piece around each date, completely enclosing cheese. Secure with a tooth pick that has been soaked in water to prevent burning.
- 7. Place on rack of broiler pan or cookie sheet lined with non-stick foil.
- 8. Place in oven and bake for 14 to 15 minutes or until bacon is crisp, turning over after 8 minutes making sure all sides of bacon are crisp.
- 9. When bacon is crisp on all sides, remove from oven to cool for 5 minutes.
- 10. Transfer to serving dish and serve warm or at room temperature.
- 11. *The reason for buying dates with the pits in them is: I bought some pitted dates and thought I would save some time, but they all tore apart when I tried to put the cheese in them.
BACON-WRAPPED DATES
Make and share this Bacon-Wrapped Dates recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Fruit
Time 21m
Yield 24 appertizers
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Cut each bacon slice in half crosswise.
- Place bacon on paper toweling on a microwave-safe plate, cover with another paper towel.
- Microwave on high 4 minutes.
- Roll up each date in a piece of bacon, place bacon-wrapped dates on clean toweling on microwave-safe plate, cover with another paper towel.
- Microwave on high 2 minutes, until bacon is crisp.
- Serve hot.
Tips:
- Choose the right dates: Look for plump, soft dates that are free of blemishes.
- Pit the dates: Use a sharp knife to make a slit down the side of the date and remove the pit.
- Stuff the dates: Fill the dates with your favorite fillings, such as goat cheese, blue cheese, nuts, or dried fruit.
- Wrap the dates in bacon: Wrap each date with a slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick.
- Cook the dates: Bake the dates in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the dates are heated through.
- Serve the dates: Serve the dates warm or at room temperature, drizzled with honey or balsamic glaze.
Conclusion:
Bacon-wrapped dates are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With a variety of fillings to choose from, you can customize them to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give bacon-wrapped dates a try!
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