28 Reviews of Dates Wrapped in Bacon

From: evelyn/athens

On Oct 17, 2003

OK, I feel fully qualified to rate this recipe as I've been making it and its prune sibling for the last 20 or so years for 'drinks' parties. They are simply fantastic little appetizers (either date or prune version), with the sweet, plump juiciness counterpointed by the smoky, crisp, slightly fatty bacon. I will have no party without them!

From: Shabby Sign Shoppe

On Oct 17, 2003

These are incredible, I've emade these for some time and add cheddar cheese slivers to the center of the dates before wrapping and baking! Everyone loves these!

From: gohogsgirl

On Feb 24, 2007

I LOVE these!!!! I stuff an almond in the center of the pitted date for an added bonus!!! Even my mom (who ISN't an adventurous eater) loves these!!!!

From: ms_bold

On Nov 15, 2003

Last Christmas, I stuffed each date with an almond prior to wrapping with the bacon. I didn't find it necessary to secure with a toothpick, as the bacon seals itself around the date. Even those who claimed to not like dates liked these appetizers.

From: Chef #281330

On Aug 20, 2007

Great! I also wrap my dates with proscuitto... they're my Italian dates!

From: Dimpi

On Nov 4, 2008

Loved this recipe! I used uncured low sodium center cut bacon and no sugar. A word of warning about using parchment paper - at 500F the paper will burn. Be careful not to let it flame. Next time I'll try using heavy duty foil. Also, I just placed them seam side down, no toothpicks necessary. I baked for 6 min, then turned the dates over and reduced the heat to 450 and baked for another 5 min. The bacon will continue to brown some more after you take it out. It was perfect with our beer, thank you!

From: Chef #387850

On Nov 21, 2008

These are wonderful. I found that I can bake them a little longer at 425 and get the same fabulous result without setting off the smoke alarms...

From: Keee

On Nov 19, 2008

We loved these! However, we prefered them with less bacon; I cut each slice into thirds instead of halves. Because it's less bacon, some of them came undone so if they're for show, I would use toothpicks. Also, next time, I will put them on cookie cooling racks set in a pan...otherwise, they're just too greasy. Really great though; I will be making these again!

From: Vino p.o. prn

On May 15, 2007

Addicting! We first had these at a Spanish restaurant! We love the salty, sweet and crispy combination! I baked them on a cookie cooling rack placed over a sheet pan to catch the drippings! So simple!

From: Stepford Mom

On Jun 15, 2007

I love love love these!!! I am eating them as I type lol. (greasy keyboard!)I have never made with brown sugar- but that is something new for me to try. I didnt have toothpicks so I just laid the seam down on the broiler pan and I cooked only 5 total minutes under broiler. Delish!