Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Dates for Superbowl #SundaySupper

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Noshing with the Nolands

The first time I had these I was so enthralled with their taste. Well bacon wrapped anything is great as you all know but these are sweet and spicy too! I had them at a neighbors home, Shelley for Bunco and they have been a hit ever since. This is an addictive game day snack. One that will be gone in no time!!

I am excited about the game today. I love the 49ers and sure hope they win. It has been some time since they have been in the Super Bowl. I loved the days of Joe Montana and Dwight Clark. Great football back then. I haven’t followed NFL like I used to but I will still be glued to the TV today. Go 49ers!!!

Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Dates for Superbowl #SundaySupper

Author: Tara Noland

Recipe type: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 35 mins

Total time: 50 mins

Serves: 24 pieces

Caution, these are highly addictive!!

Ingredients

12 slices maple smoked bacon, cut in half lengthwise
Chili powder
Cayenne pepper
24 pitted, soft dates
½ cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup brown sugar
Toothpicks

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375F. Sprinkle one half of the bacon slices with cayenne and chili powder. Wrap each date with a bacon slice and secure with a toothpick.
Place the wrapped dates in a square 8″ dish packing them closely together. Drizzle with the maple syrup and sprinkle on the brown sugar. Bake for 30-35 min. Let cool 10 min. and then drain off the liquid and serve.

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Adapted from The Best of Bridge cookbooks

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