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Bacon Wrapped Dates

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Bacon wrapped dates are such an easy appetizer to make but they look fancy, so they’ll impress your guests!

Bacon Wrapped Dates

I first had bacon wrapped dates about this time last year, as an appetizer at a luncheon where I first tried a Grilled Mac & Cheese Sandwich. It’s not something I would typically order, but the hostess of the luncheon insisted I give them a try and bought a platter for us to try. They were scrumptious and I just couldn’t stop thinking about these wonderful bites of bacon, maple syrup, cream cheese, and dates. I knew I would have to give them a try at home.

Bacon Wrapped Dates

 

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Fast forward a few weeks to Hubbyman’s Christmas party for work….it was a potluck and so I wanted to bring something amazing. Enter…my new love…bacon wrapped dates. I made them, instagrammed them, took them to the party (where everyone loved them), and knew I had to write up a post for AMFT. I know I’m not the only one to ever make them, but here they are in all of their gloriousness! The world can always use another version, right?!?!?

Bacon Wrapped Dates

 

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Easy Appetizers

My bacon wrapped dates don’t need any fancy equipment…no piping bags needed. There is no need for specialty cream cheeses or extra sugar or flavored bacon. Just easy to find ingredients that can be used for other recipes. They are perfectly sweet and caramelized without all the fuss. I love cooking from scratch, but what I hate more than easy is buying ingredients for just one recipe.

Bacon Wrapped Dates

These are the perfect party appetizer. Even better, they can be made in advance too. Make them in the morning and serve them in the evening. Plus they are perfect for a football game or a fancy schmancy holiday party. I can’t wait to have our first get together this fall to serve up a big platter of these and enjoy a great football game.

Bacon Wrapped Dates - the perfect easy appetizer for holiday parties, game day, or whenever!

 

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Bacon Wrapped Dates

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Yield: 36
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Bacon wrapped dates are such an easy appetizer to make but they look fancy, so they'll impress your guests!

Ingredients

  • 36 dates, pitted
  • 12 oz bacon, each strip cut into thirds
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped chives
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup, slightly warmed for brushing

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425F.
  2. Combine cream cheese and chives in a small bowl. Gently slice into each date separating the halves (but keeping opposite side intact, essentially you are butterflying the date)
  3. Scoop cream cheese using a small spoon into the center of each date and squish date halves back together. Repeat with all the dates.
  4. Take a small strip of bacon and wrap it around each date, securing it with a toothpick if needed. Place on a foil lined baking sheet. Brush each date with warm maple syrup and bake for 10 minutes. Turn dates over and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until bacon is browned and crispy.
  5. Remove from baking sheet and enjoy warm (or at room temperature).

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 18 Serving Size: 2 dates
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 163Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 339mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 1gSugar: 12gProtein: 7g

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Cuisine: American / Category: appetizers

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Comments

  1. carol clark says

    October 27, 2016 at 5:50 pm

    ive never seen this buy looking over the spec of the recipe i find that i want to make it sounds like it would be a hit at my house

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  2. Julie @White Lights on Wednesday says

    December 22, 2014 at 8:18 am

    I’m obsessed with Bacon Wrapped Dates because of you Wendy!! I just got a pack of dates on sale at the store (like yesterday) and am treating myself this week!

    Reply
  3. Denise @ Creative Kitchen says

    September 13, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    Wendy…these are one of our favorites! They’ve been a tradition on Christmas Eve for almost 10 years now. I like your addition of cream cheese and maple syrup. Ours are simply bacon wrapped dates. The last few years my hubby has taken to rolling them for me the morning of Christmas Eve while I’m prepping other food for the evening. It’s an easy task for him to do & keep me company in the kitchen. 😉

    Reply
  4. Belinda @zomppa says

    September 13, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    Love these! The combination makes these irresistible.

    Reply
  5. Kim Beaulieu says

    September 13, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    These look fantastic. I made some awhile back and they did not look this good. I think I need to try your recipe. Like stat.

    Reply
  6. Janice says

    September 13, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    Wow. Interesting. I bet my hubby would love these.

    Reply

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