Bacon Wrapped Dates – an easy 2 ingredient appetizer or snack. The perfect combination of salty and sweet. Paleo, gluten free, Whole30.
You are looking at my Valentine’s Day present.
Shawn and I aren’t really in to gifts. Instead, we gift each other date nights out, or day trips around California, or vacations. To us, memories are much more important than things. This year, we decided to skip gifts and instead spend Valentine’s Day/President’s Day weekend away in Murphy’s, CA which is the cutest little wine town in gold country.
But Thursday after work, I came home to a sparkling clean house, with a glass of wine waiting for me and this plate of bacon wrapped dates. As we enjoyed a little after work drink and appetizer, he told me that he had filmed AND photographed this recipe for me so I could put it on the blog, and not have to worry about shooting a blog recipe this weekend and just enjoy our time away. Best Valentine’s Day present I could ever get.
I sure do like him.
I like to microwave the bacon for 1 minute, just to get the cooking time sped up. That 1 minute of cooking also leaves you with much crispier bacon in the end.
These bacon wrapped dates taste best served within an hour of cooking them. My favorite is when they’re still warm from the oven, just about 10 minutes after baking. I wouldn’t recommend making these far in advance, they don’t keep very well.
Follow Shawn’s lead and surprise your sweety with an afterwork bacon wrapped date date, which is the best kind of date of all.
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Bacon Wrapped Dates
Prep Time: 5 mins- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
Yield: 2 people 1x
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Pin RecipeIngredients
- 5 slices of bacon(I get my bacon from ButcherBox, which I highly recommend)
- 15 pitted dates
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay the bacon on a microwave safe plate and microwave for 1 minute. Cut the slices of bacon into 3 pieces. Wrap a piece of the bacon around the date and secure with a toothpick. Lay the bacon wrapped dates on the parchment paper and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the bacon is golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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Sarah@Whole and Heavenly Oven says
February 17, 2015 at 4:39 amI have been wanting to try bacon-wrapped dates for the LONGEST time now and I think you just gave me the push that I needed! These seriously look SO amazing, Natalie! I don’t think I’d be able to share. ;)
Natalie says
February 18, 2015 at 10:24 amYou must give them a try. They’re so good Sarah. If you love salty and sweet, it’s the appetizer for you : )
Keri @ Fashionable Foods says
February 17, 2015 at 5:01 amShawn sounds like a keeper! There’s nothing better than coming home to a clean house and something to snack on. I made bacon wrapped dates a few years ago and could not stop eating them! My mouth is watering for these and it’s only 8am…
Natalie says
February 18, 2015 at 10:24 amHe is too good to me. I’m a lucky lady : )
Olivia - Primavera Kitchen says
February 17, 2015 at 5:05 amWow, I’ve never tried bacon-wrapped dates before, but these look unbelievable D.E.L.I.C.I.O.U.S!!!
My husband would love this recipe, Nat! Pinning it for later ;-)
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Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
February 17, 2015 at 5:06 amOh wow, these look AMAZING, Natalie! I had bacon wrapped dates a few years ago at a party, and I’ve been dreaming about them ever since. My friend even gave me the recipe, but I just haven’t gotten around to making them. These sound incredible! And I love how easy they are to whip up, too! Pinned!
Leah | So, How's It Taste? says
February 17, 2015 at 6:24 amLove that sweet and salty combo! I could eat an embarrassing amount of these in one sitting, lol! That’s so sweet of Shawn to film those for you. Y’all are just the cutest!
Meg says
February 17, 2015 at 7:00 amA husband willing and able to compile a blog post for you?! Hot damn, I’m jealous! ;) I think my guy would look at me like I’d grown an additional head if I suggested such a thing, haha. That Shawn!
These dates look absolutely delicious . . . my mouth is watering!
marcie says
February 17, 2015 at 8:48 amMy husband and I don’t do gifts either — going out before or after V-day or taking a trip is much better! That was so sweet of him to do that for you — what a wonderful thought! And these bacon wrapped dates would go down way too easily — I love the sound of these! :)
Natalie says
February 18, 2015 at 10:25 amYou two think like us then! And we never go out on Valentine’s Day. Way too nuts! Hope you like these if you make them Marcie : )
Olivia @ Olivia's Cuisine says
February 17, 2015 at 9:53 amBest Husband Ever!!! lol The only thing my husband can make is grilled cheese. Anyway… I love bacon wrapped dates and would love to be surprised with some after work. Oh well…maybe in another life?!? lol
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Natalie says
February 18, 2015 at 10:27 amIsn’t he just the best? It is nice having a fella who can cook and clean. I think he’s picked up a lot of skills after filming all my recipe videos for me : )
Bri | Bites of Bri says
February 17, 2015 at 11:21 amThat is the SWEETEST story! I love that he did that for you. Plus, I’m sure these bacon wrapped dates weren’t too difficult to eat :) I haven’t tried bacon wrapped dates yet but I’m dying too. The sweet and salty combo must be amazing!
Natalie says
February 18, 2015 at 10:30 amHe is too good to me! You must try these Bri, salty and sweet combo is the best!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
February 17, 2015 at 11:24 amOMG these look sooo good! And they’re so simple. I need to try these for sure – pinned!
Natalie says
February 18, 2015 at 10:30 amThanks Rachel!
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says
February 17, 2015 at 12:32 pmOh my gawwwd how sweet is that!! If I’m semi-stressing about a recipe I’m going to blog my boyfriend will chop up the vegetables and basically be my sous chef. He used to work in a restaurant so his knife skills are way better than mine!! Hope you guys had a wonderful weekend, and I *need* to try these dates soon. Simple and I bet they’re outrageous!
Natalie says
February 18, 2015 at 10:31 amThat is so cool Brian worked in a restaurant! Sounds like you picked a good guy. And having him prep the vegetables for you is so nice. Less for you to stress about : )
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
February 17, 2015 at 2:17 pmSO sweet — he’s a keeper! These look totally amazing!
Natalie says
February 18, 2015 at 10:31 amThanks Ashley!
Isadora says
February 17, 2015 at 2:47 pmWe don’t really do gifts either. I totally agree that memories are much more important! I have had bacon wrapped dates once before but have never made them myself. I love how crispy and awesome that bacon looks!!!
Natalie says
February 18, 2015 at 10:32 amIt’s kind of nice never having to stress about buying presents. I’ll just book us a fun dinner reservation instead. Win win!
Danielle says
February 17, 2015 at 5:06 pmThese bacon wrapped dates sound amazing! Now if I could just get your husband to teach mine how to make and photograph recipes, that’d be great! How sweet, Natalie!
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Natalie says
February 18, 2015 at 10:33 amIt’s so nice that he’s good with a camera. Makes blogging super easy sometimes. He taught me everything about shooting in manual. I was clueless!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
February 17, 2015 at 9:23 pmI love little savoury nibbles like these bacon wrapped dates! They look so super simple to make – and I bet taste incredibly delicious too.
Natalie says
February 18, 2015 at 10:34 amThese are such a great little appetizer to set out. Everyone always loves them. Thanks Thalia : )
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
February 18, 2015 at 5:50 amThat is so thoughtful of Shawn! He’s definitely a keeper. Glad you were able to enjoy the weekend stress free.
Happy Wednesday friend!
Natalie says
February 18, 2015 at 10:34 amHe is just so great! Made for a very fun weekend. Was only cooking for fun and enjoyment : )
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
February 18, 2015 at 6:01 amBacon wrapped dates are one of my favorite appetizers! What a sweet gift for Valentine’s Day! A weekend away without worry about the blog is the best gift ever.
Natalie says
February 18, 2015 at 10:35 amDefinitely the best gift ever. He is almost too good to me : )
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Cooking & Creating says
February 18, 2015 at 6:15 amWow, what a sweet husband you have! These look just perfect. I don’t eat a lot of dates, but I need to give these a try!
Natalie says
February 18, 2015 at 10:36 amShawn sure is a nice guy! You must give these a try Kelly, so good!
Cate | Chez CateyLou says
February 18, 2015 at 1:13 pmThat is seriously the sweetest Valentine’s Day gift ever. Like ever!! I love bacon wrapped dates – these look so delicious!!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
February 18, 2015 at 1:59 pmYum! Sounds like you have a great husband!
Kelley @ Chef Savvy says
February 18, 2015 at 2:25 pmWow that is so sweet! He did a great job they look absolutely amazing!
Andrea @ Chocolate & Sea Salt says
February 18, 2015 at 7:53 pmThese photos are gorgeous! Love that your husband filmed this. I am SO impressed!!! And they look super yummy. Win-Win.
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
February 18, 2015 at 10:01 pmI am loving these simple bacon wrapped dates! Pinned! And what an awesome hubby you have! Such a sweet guy to photograph and film it for you! I have to admit my hubby helps me a lot with photography too!
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
February 19, 2015 at 7:58 amOh my gosh, YUMMMM! These are seriously one of my favorite apps ever! I have also had them with almonds inside and also with blue cheese inside. But ANY of the combinations is bomb. Sweet + salty = love.
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
December 20, 2015 at 8:50 amThese were delicious and a big hit at our holiday party. I doubled the recipe & stuffed half with blue cheese. I’ll definitely be making these again in the future.
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