Who doesn't like holiday appetizers? The season when comfort food reigns, trumping anything with the word "healthy" in it, is definitely the season for eating. I first sampled bacon wrapped dates at this fantastic tapas restaurant Alta in New York City. My sister and I were voracious for more, unabashedly ordering ourselves another side. Imagine my excitement when I heard that Martha herself had a recipe for bacon wrapped dates, like I should be surprised...I'm definitely trying this recipe out for the next holiday party on my calendar.
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Ingredients
Makes 24- 24 pitted dates
- 24 whole blanched almonds
- 8 slices bacon
Directions
- Heat broiler with rack 4 inches from heat. Stuff dates with almonds. Cut bacon into thirds crosswise. Wrap each date with a bacon strip. Place seam side down on a slotted broiler pan.
- Broil until crispy on one side, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn; cook until bacon is crispy throughout, 3 to 5 minutes more. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
mmmm, now i'm hungry! this is something i've got to try soon!
ReplyDeleteWe just covered this in a Christmas food quiz I did with my friends yesterday - the question was what is the difference between devil on horseback and angel on horseback...?
ReplyDeleteyummy! my favorite. I learned to make these at the chopping block in chicago. fun place to hang with friends and learn to cook new items of deliciousness!
ReplyDeleteooh these are so delicious! i recently had them at a restaurant in brooklyn but they stuffed them with goat cheese. most excellent!
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