Bacon Wrapped Dates

So simple and only two ingredients, these Bacon Wrapped Dates are parcels of deliciousness. They make a great canapé or nibble and are perfect with a glass of something bubbly! 

Have you tried Bacon Wrapped Dates before?

If you haven’t had tried a bacon wrapped date before you are missing out! I first had them when I was on holiday in Fuerteventura.

Bacon wrapped dates are a popular starter there and each restaurant does them slightly differently. Some serve them drizzled with a balsamic vinegar reduction which I recommend.

I’ve even had them deep fried which was a bit different.

I also had Bacon Wrapped Dates when I went to the Duck and Waffle in London. If you get the chance to go there I would definitely recommend ordering theirs. They serve them with a mustard sauce which is so tasty!

Not all dates were created equal!

If you think you don’t like dates, you may not have tried a medjool date. Medjool dates are bigger and soften than regular dates and have a rich almost caramel like flavour.

They are definitely not those small hard dates you may be thinking of. Plus doesn’t wrapping anything in bacon make it instantly better?!

Give these a try and see if you change your mind about dates.

I would recommend using standard sized medjool dates for this recipe. If you use the king sized medjool dates you might feel like you have too much date and not enough bacon!

When do you eat these?

Anytime you like is the simple answer! I think these Bacon Wrapped Dates are particularly good as a starter or canapé.

You wouldn’t want to sit there and eat all twelve yourself because too much soft fruit is never ideal. A couple of these with a glass of something bubbly would be absolutely perfect.

These Bacon Wrapped Dates are best eaten warm so I would recommend putting them in the oven just before you need them.

You can definitely prepare them earlier in the day and keep them in the fridge until you are ready for them though.

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Bacon Wrapped Dates

So simple and only two ingredients, these Bacon Wrapped Dates are parcels of deliciousness. They make a great canapé or nibble and are perfect with a glass of something bubbly! 

Course Snack, Starter

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword Bacon, Dates

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Servings 12

Calories 96 kcal

Author Curly

Ingredients

• 12 medjool dates
• 6 rashers thick streaky bacon

Instructions

1. Start by soaking 12 cocktail sticks in water. Set aside

2. Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan assisted, 200°C non fan)

3. Remove the pits from each of the dates by cutting a small slit into the side

4. Cut each rasher of streaky bacon in half. Place a date at the end of the bacon and roll it around the date

   

5. Secure the bacon with one of the soaked cocktail sticks and place on a baking tray. Continue with the rest of the bacon and dates

   

6. Cook in the oven for 20 minutes, turning the dates after 10 minutes, until the bacon is crisp

   

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is given as a guide only and my vary.

Nutrition Facts

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Amount Per Serving

Calories 96 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Sodium 1mg0%

Potassium 167mg5%

Carbohydrates 18g6%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 16g18%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 36IU1%

Calcium 15mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.