Bacon-wrapped stuffed dates are a quick and easy, gluten-free, dairy-free appetizer stuffed with almonds and baked in the oven to crispy perfection. This is the perfect sweet and savory appetizer recipe for your next cocktail party! Trust me, your guests will thank you. Because...well...bacon is life.
This simple appetizer recipe is so easy and delicious. I usually make a double batch because they disappear fast and you can never have enough of this bite-size goodness. The salty umami from the bacon combined with the gooey sweetness of the dates enhanced with the firm texture of the almond is just...well...perfection.
Some form of this bacon-wrapped date recipe has been in my life for years. I'm pretty sure that this appetizer is a southern thing. Perhaps there was an occasion where you discovered this magical combo, too. I know that I was hooked at the first bite. It's the perfect sweet/salty finger food, but definitely serve them with toothpicks because no one wants sticky fingers.
How To Make Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates
Ingredients:
8 oz pitted Medjool dates
30 whole, unsalted almonds
12 slices bacon, cut into thirds
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Stuff pitted dates with almonds, I do one almond each and then wrap with a slice of bacon. Arrange in a glass baking dish.
Bake for 12-15 minutes. If you like the bacon a little more golden and crisp on top, turn on the broiler (watching carefully so they don't burn, it won't take long) and cook just long enough for the bacon to lightly brown. Drain grease and arrange on a platter. Serve with toothpicks warm or room temperature.
These delicious dates are seriously addictive!!
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Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates
Ingredients
- 8 oz pitted medjool dates
- 30 whole unsalted almonds
- 12 slices bacon cut into thirds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Stuff dates with almonds and then wrap with a slice of bacon. Arrange in a glass baking dish.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes. If you like the bacon a little more golden and crisp on top, turn on the broiler (watching carefully so they don’t burn, it won’t take long) and cook just long enough for the bacon to lightly brown.
- Drain grease and arrange on a platter. Serve with toothpicks warm or at room temperature.
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The Better Baker
I'll be right over! Those look wonderful. I've never seen a recipe like this one and definitely will be making this soon. YUMMMMM! So glad you shared this simple and delicious idea.
Amee Livingston
Thank you Marsha! They disappear quickly at parties and I always have someone ask for the recipe. There are a lot of variations of this app out there, but this combo is my favorite. 🙂
Malorie
yum! Have you tried stuffing them with cheese? I stuff mine with Gorgonzola Dulce and wrap in bacon! So good!
Amee Livingston
Malorie, that sounds amazing!!! I'll try that, too! 🙂
James Thornton
So no need to soak the dates.
Amee Livingston
No need to soak. Just make sure the pit is removed and you're good to go!