Bacon Wrapped Dates
Dates stuffed with an almond and wrapped in streaky bacon, roasted until the bacon is crisp and the dates are sticky.
Bacon Wrapped Dates, Step by Step
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Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F. Slit each date and press an almond inside.
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Wrap each date in half a rasher of bacon and secure with a cocktail stick if needed.
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Place seam-side down on a rack over a tray and roast for 15 minutes, turning once, until the bacon is crisp.
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Cool for 3 minutes and serve warm.
Notes for Getting It Right
- Use soft dates.
- Choose thin bacon.
- If your oven runs hot, check at 12 minutes.
- Wait before biting; the sugar is very hot.
What to Serve with Bacon Wrapped Dates
- Manchego
- Dry sherry
- Green olives
- Crusty bread
Storing & Reheating Bacon Wrapped Dates
Best eaten warm on the day. Keeps in the fridge for 2 days and reheats in a hot oven.
Bacon Wrapped Dates: Questions and Answers
How long does Bacon Wrapped Dates take to make?
About 25 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 8.
What are the key tips for making Bacon Wrapped Dates?
Use soft dates. Choose thin bacon. If your oven runs hot, check at 12 minutes. Wait before biting; the sugar is very hot.
What should I serve with Bacon Wrapped Dates?
Manchego; Dry sherry; Green olives; Crusty bread.
How should Bacon Wrapped Dates be stored?
Best eaten warm on the day. Keeps in the fridge for 2 days and reheats in a hot oven.
Is Bacon Wrapped Dates suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Bacon Wrapped Dates?
About 172 kcal per serving, with 5 g protein, 29 g carbohydrate and 4 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutrition per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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