Dates Wrapped in Bacon

This one is easy. Ridiculously easy. And good. Insanely good. The bacon and the sugar from the dates fuse to make a crispy, gooey, sweet, bacony burst of flavor and texture. You can prep this one in five minutes. Give it ten to fry and you're good to go.

 

Rating: 1/4 assed (If we'd given ourselves the option of 1/8 assed, we'd go with that, but 1/4 assed is as far down as we're allowed.)

Here's what you need and how you do it

1 pound dates

1 package bacon, sliced in half lengthwise and then cut into four-inch quarters.

Wrap each date in bacon and drop into non-stick skillet. Cook until bacon is crisp. Serve warm or cool.

Comments

[Marnie]

This works with pastrami, too - which has the advantage of being kosher-friendly, which is important to me. :) I have never made them in a skillet, just baked at 350 for 10-15 minutes. My friends get angry if they come for a meal and I haven't made them.

[Sarah Patino]

Devils on Horseback!!! Yum!

[daleabeling@yahoo.ca]

I had these about six months ago at our friends' house. They are delish - weird, but delish!

[Elizabeth]

I make these stuffed with almonds! So tasty. With perfect holiday appetizers like these, who needs turkey?

[Susan]

yum - what isn't good wrapped in bacon?

[Post-Modern Jen]

Sugary, crunchy bacon? I want to go to there!

[Gina]

Oh dear, two of my favorite indulgences brought together. If you did half dates and half figs, I'd propose on the spot. Not sure how my husband would feel about that, though.

[Stacey]

We make these but with hot Italian sausage stuffed in the middle of the date, then wrapped in bacon. Gives them a nice kick.

[Queenie]

I make these with blue cheese stuffed inside. And at my wedding, they served ones stuffed with chorizo sausage. Both very yummy!

[Sara]

We've done them stuffed with blue cheese and also goat cheese. You NEED the blue cheese. We've done figs too. I need to make these NOW!

[Kelly]

We stuff them with plain ole cream cheese!