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!!!
- 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
- 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.
Adapted from The Best of Bridge cookbooks
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Renee says
February 3, 2013 at 5:51 amDid someone say bacon? I would be all over these little bites. Nice combo of flavors for sure.
Noshing with the Nolands says
February 3, 2013 at 8:24 amThanks so much Renee!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
February 3, 2013 at 5:54 amCreative appetizer! I would never have thought to put dates and bacon together! I bet I could eat a whole tray of them! Yum!! I’m with you, go San Francisco!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
Noshing with the Nolands says
February 3, 2013 at 8:26 amHey thanks Jennifer, they are a real crowd pleaser!
Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb says
February 3, 2013 at 6:49 amExcellent little snack and so unusual too. I have never tasted or seen these before (and that means something!). Would love a bite now. =)
Noshing with the Nolands says
February 3, 2013 at 8:26 amThanks Helene, they are so good!
Shannon @VillageGirlBlog says
February 3, 2013 at 7:54 amBacon… Yum! Dates…Yum!… All together now…Yum!! I love the maple and the spices too. Thanks for sharing this.
Noshing with the Nolands says
February 3, 2013 at 8:27 amThanks for coming over Shannon!
Katie says
February 3, 2013 at 9:14 amI have heard many times how amazing bacon wrapped dates are – I have yet to try them! Yours sound and look awesome!
Noshing with the Nolands says
February 3, 2013 at 9:21 amThey sure are a hit in our hood!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen says
February 3, 2013 at 11:25 amIt´s such a fantastic combination of the best flavors Tara! I could eat a million of these. And with the spicy touch they are even better.
Noshing with the Nolands says
February 3, 2013 at 1:13 pmYou probably could eat a million I think my neighbors have already!!
Bea says
February 3, 2013 at 1:02 pmOh, yes please – bacon wrapped dates are so good! Beautiful presentation!
Noshing with the Nolands says
February 3, 2013 at 1:14 pmThanks so much for coming over Bea!!
Alaiyo Kiasi-Barnes says
February 3, 2013 at 2:05 pmWow! A sweet and smoky bite! I’m guessing your friends and family will remember this appetizer long after the game.
Noshing with the Nolands says
February 5, 2013 at 7:53 amThanks so much!
Susan 30A EATS says
February 3, 2013 at 2:51 pmI would be popping these like crazy! Great idea for a Super Bowl Snack! #SundaySupper
Noshing with the Nolands says
February 5, 2013 at 7:53 amThey are very popable!!
Liz says
February 3, 2013 at 3:20 pmI’ve stuffed dates with a cream cheese/blue cheese combo and wrapped with bacon…and now I must try your version. Printing off your recipe…YUM!
Noshing with the Nolands says
February 5, 2013 at 7:53 amThanks Liz, you will love them!!
Soni says
February 3, 2013 at 3:33 pmOoh I love bacon wrapped anything and need some of these right now 🙂 How easy and super delish!
Noshing with the Nolands says
February 5, 2013 at 7:54 amThanks for coming over Soni!!
Hezzi-D says
February 3, 2013 at 5:16 pmI’ve seen more and more people make bacon wrapped dates. I’ve never tried them but they look delicious!
Noshing with the Nolands says
February 5, 2013 at 7:54 amYou have to give them a try, the are delish!!
Tammi @ Momma's Meals says
February 3, 2013 at 5:49 pmBacon wrapped in anything is right lady!!! YUMMY!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
February 5, 2013 at 7:54 amPork fat rules, as Emeril says!!
Sarah says
February 3, 2013 at 7:03 pmLove the sweet/salt combo! Never tried anything with dates though
Noshing with the Nolands says
February 5, 2013 at 7:55 amLove sweet and salty together too!
Susan says
February 3, 2013 at 9:00 pmsweet, salt and bacon. I’m in.
Noshing with the Nolands says
February 5, 2013 at 7:55 amThanks for coming over Susan!
Jenne says
February 3, 2013 at 10:06 pmI was routing for the Niners also 🙂 Such a good game. Love combo of the sweet and spicy.
Noshing with the Nolands says
February 5, 2013 at 7:56 amThe poor 49ers 🙁 It wasn’t their year!!
Megan says
February 4, 2013 at 6:42 amI recently learned I loved dates, especially those with a sweet and savory finish. I know I could do some damage to these little guys!
Noshing with the Nolands says
February 5, 2013 at 7:56 amThanks for coming over Megan!!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says
February 4, 2013 at 8:14 amWhat a great flavor combo. I love the sweet and salty, and you CAN’T go wrong with bacon!
Noshing with the Nolands says
February 5, 2013 at 7:56 amThanks Sarah!
Lane @ Supper for a Steal says
February 4, 2013 at 8:22 amLove bacon wrapped everything. I have done bacon wrapped figs, but not dates. I can’t wait to try these.
Noshing with the Nolands says
February 5, 2013 at 7:57 amThanks Lane, they are really good!
Wendy (The Weekend Gourmet) says
February 4, 2013 at 4:39 pmMmmmm..sweet, smoky, and salty? Sign me up…these look amazing, Tara!
Noshing with the Nolands says
February 5, 2013 at 7:57 amThanks Wendy, Happy #SundaySupper!
Cindys Recipes says
February 4, 2013 at 7:45 pmI love dates these combo sounds awesome.
Noshing with the Nolands says
February 5, 2013 at 7:58 amThank you!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
February 5, 2013 at 7:42 amThese sound awesome, Tara. You know what I am thinking? Stuff some blue cheese inside. But I am having a blue cheese obsession lately, so maybe that’s just me :-). Ugh, pregnancy! 🙂
Noshing with the Nolands says
February 5, 2013 at 7:58 amI love blue cheese anything too but my family not so much!
Lyn @LovelyPantry says
February 5, 2013 at 3:51 pmOoooh! I had these once…couldn’t get enough of them. Before I tasted it, I thought the combination was weird. But curiosity always gets the better of me lol! It was lovely! 🙂
Noshing with the Nolands says
February 5, 2013 at 3:59 pmIt does sound like a different combo but man are they good!!
Sunithi says
February 7, 2013 at 1:31 pmLove dates and this looks like a great way to fix them. Sweet N sour ! Nice 🙂 !
Laura | Small Wallet, Big Appetite says
February 10, 2013 at 3:07 amMy husband has been asking me to do bacon wrapped dates ever since we got married. They do look pretty amazing, I think I need to actually make them this time.