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    Home » Appetizers

    Bacon-Wrapped Medjool Dates

    Published: Jun 17, 2020 · Modified: Feb 21, 2022 by The Peasants Daughter · This post may contain affiliate links · Published under: Posted Under: Appetizers

    dates wrapped with bacon

    Fatty, salty pork is a perfect compliment for the intense sweetness of Medjool dates. 

    Bacon-wrapped Medjool dates make an easy and delicious appetizer or snack. This recipe requires only three ingredients: bacon strips, Medjool dates, and pistachios (see more variations at the end) for stuffing. 

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    Whether you're hosting a party or picnic, bacon-wrapped Medjool dates come together very quickly. Dates on their own are overwhelmingly sweet for my palate, the salt and fat of bacon takes that edge off.

    I chose to stuff the dates with pistachios, but here are some other ideas for you:

    •  Almonds
    •  Goat Cheese
    •  Manchego Cheese
    •  Hazelnuts
    •  Roasted Garlic
    •  Walnuts
    •  Dried fruits like apricots, mangos, cherries, or figs

    You can use combinations of the above. Or even nothing at all. Bacon-wrapped dates are equally lovely on their own. Make more than you think you need, the taste is addictive and they go fast.

    If serving as part of an appetizer/small-plate grazing table for a party or a picnic, here are some complimentary recipe suggestions:

    • Grilled Octopus Salad With Waffle-Cut Sweet Potato Fries
    • Marinated Fried Anchovies With Grilled Halloumi
    • Blood Orange & Pomegranate Syrup Moscow Mule (The Perfect Summer Cocktail)A drizzle of maple syrup or pomegranate molasses

    A drizzle of maple syrup or pomegranate molasses after baking is also recommended, but completely optional.

    Have you made bacon-wrapped Medjool dates before? Let me know what you think in the comments.

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    Bacon-Wrapped Medjool Dates

    bacon wrapped dates stuffed with pistachios

    ★★★★★

    5 from 4 reviews

    Bacon-wrapped Medjool dates come together quickly for a delicious and complimentary taste-pairing. These appetizers are great for a party as part of an appetizer grazing table or a picnic.

    • Author: The Peasant's Daughter
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 30
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Mediterranean

    Ingredients

    •  Medjool Dates (approximately 3 per person)
    •  Thick or Thin cut Bacon Strips (½ of a regular strip of bacon per date)
    •  Pistachios (3-4 per date)
    •  Toothpicks

    Instructions

    1.  Preheat oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    2.  Make a shallow slit along the dates, lengthwise, and remove the pits.
    3.  Stuff each date with approximately 3 pistachios.
    4.  Cut your bacon strips in half and roll each individual date up in one half. Secure with a toothpick to prevent unravelling.
    5.  Arrange your wrapped dates on the baking sheet, keeping them spaced enough so that they do not touch.
    6.  Bake for 15-minutes. Using tongs, flip your bacon-wrapped dates over and bake for 5-10 minutes more.

    Keep an eye out so that the bacon does not burn. It will turn a golden colour when ready.

    Serve immediately, or at room temperature. They keep well.

    Notes

    If desired, use a pastry brush to brush on pomegranate molasses or maple syrup.

    Keywords: medjool dates, bacon, pomegranate molasses, bacon, nuts, goat cheese, appetizer

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    Comments

    1. Susan says

      February 09, 2022 at 3:12 pm

      Can I make these a day ahead and put them in the refrigerator before baking? Or a few hours ahead? Will the pistachio get soggy? Thanks

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      • The Peasant's Daughter says

        February 09, 2022 at 4:19 pm

        Unfortunately the pistachio will definitely get soggy if done too far ahead.

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    2. Brian says

      December 20, 2019 at 9:50 pm

      Seems like every time I come back to your website you have a new interesting thing for me to read. How do you stay so motivated? Do you research all of these posts before posting?

      Reply
    3. Sharon Chen says

      June 17, 2019 at 10:38 am

      I'm so excited to make these for summer picnics! Looks so delicious.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Kate says

      June 17, 2019 at 10:16 am

      These sound just divine and so unique! They're also sophisticated enough for a dinner party as an appetizer, can't wait to try these!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

      June 17, 2019 at 10:09 am

      This is one of my favorite appetizers with cocktails and they never last. It's the sweet, salty, creamy combo, I think. I also like that the assembly is quite simple. Beautiful photos.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Alina | Cooking Journey Blog says

      June 17, 2019 at 9:34 am

      I love dates with cheese or walnuts, but these looks so delicious, wrapped in bacon and stuffed with pistachios! I will try them this weekend

      ★★★★★

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