Bacon Wrapped Dates make for wonderful party food or part of a Tapas meal and incredibly easy to make. The sweet and salty flavor combination is so delicious! These are a lovely little addition to party food! The bacon is crispy, salty and when you bite into one of these, you get a combination of the bacon and the soft, chewy, sweet date inside.
They're incredibly easy to make and below, I give you options to bake in the oven or simply pan fry. Either way, it's easy, just choose whatever is more convenient for you! For example, if you were making a huge batch for a party, or perhaps a Wedding, then we would suggest you use the oven method for ease.
The photos you see here were taken when I served a Tapas night party for some friends..... and yes, these little morsels were the first to disappear! I only made 12 of them, but I have doubled up the recipe because clearly, 12 was NOT ENOUGH!
Are bacon-wrapped dates nice to eat?
As far as people who say they don't like dates....persuade them to try one of these and they will eat their words! These are truly magical and enjoyed by all!
It may sound like a strange combination, but sweet and salty definitely work in this case.
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The dates also add a slightly sticky chewy texture, and the bacon is crispy and salty. You really need to try one first and then you'll see exactly what I mean when I say these are delicious!
Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Serves
20 pieces
Ingredients you'll need
- Pitted Dates
- Bacon slices (streaky Bacon)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F if you wish to bake.
2. Slice the bacon in half and wrap each date with half a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick if necessary.
3. If pan-frying, heat pan, (no need to add oil), place the bacon-wrapped dates in the pan on a high heat, and toss frequently until the bacon is nice and crispy.
Place on a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes, turning halfway so they are browned and crispy on all sides.
Serve warm.
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These Spanish Garlic Mushrooms are a good accompaniment as part of your Tapas too.
Recipe Card
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Bacon Wrapped Dates. These make for wonderful party food or part of a Tapas meal and incredibly easy to make. the sweet and salty flavor combination is so delicious!
Ingredients
- 20 Pitted Dates
- 1 lb or 10 slices Bacon, streaky Bacon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F if you wish to bake.
- Slice the bacon in half and wrap each date with half a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick if necessary.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes, turning halfway so they are browned and crispy on all sides. If pan frying, heat pan, (no need to add oil), place the bacon dates in the pan on a high heat and toss frequently until the bacon is nice and crispy.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 55Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 126mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 3g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate
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Here's a delicious selection of Tapas recipes, perfect for hosting a Tapas party!
Spanish Meatballs in Garlic Tomato Sauce, Albondigas is a lovely easy dish typically served as Tapas in bars. Great for party food, main meals and appetizers!
Breaded Chicken Skewers. These are a wonderful little appetizer or party food. Quick and easy to make and juicy to the bite too! Serve warm with your favorite dips. These always go fast at parties so be sure you make plenty!
Mojo Picante, Spanish Red Pepper Sauce. This is a lovely tasting sauce popular in the Canary Islands. Serve with Tapas, goes great with seafood, chicken and pork. It's delicious! Will also keep refrigerated if you want to make ahead. Simple ingredients, easy recipe and out of this world in flavor!
Spanish Garlic Mushrooms is a wonderful Tapas dish, often served as party food. Easy and quick to make and fantastic flavors. Also great as a side dish!
Spanish Omelette Casserole. A very easy and flexible baked casserole with eggs, cheese, potatoes and sausage. Suggestions for you to choose other ingredients to make it just how you like! Serve warm or chilled, suitable for a main meal or party food. You choose! Great for using up leftover roast dinners too!
Homemade Chicken Croquettes, Small patties of creamy, buttery chicken filled bites, coated in crispy breadcrumbs then fried. A popular Spanish Tapas dish.
Bacon Wrapped Dates. These make for wonderful party food or part of a Tapas meal and incredibly easy to make. the sweet and salty flavor combination is so delicious!
queenofnoknowledge
says:I had these at a Thanksgiving dinner. The only difference was an almond stuffed into the date. They were amazing!
Dragons And Fairy Dust
says:ooh I saw these on a film the other day and wondered about them, nice to see a recipe. Will definitely have to try them.