Description
Sweet and savory, these maple bacon-wrapped dates are filled with a spicy kick. Perfect for an appetizer or party snack!
Ingredients
12 large Medjool dates
6 slices of bacon, cut in half
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2. Slice the dates lengthwise and remove the pits.
3. 3. In a small bowl, mix maple syrup, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
4. 4. Stuff each date with a small amount of the maple mixture.
5. 5. Wrap each stuffed date with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
6. 6. Place the bacon-wrapped dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. 7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
8. 8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
These can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven before serving.
Feel free to add different spices or cheese for variation!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: bacon, dates, appetizer, spicy, maple