Pecan-stuffed Dates wrapped in Bacon

ByJamie H
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These Pecan-stuffed Dates wrapped in Bacon will have everyone wanting more.  Just three ingredients make this an easy but delicious appetizer recipe!
 
Bacon wrapped dates stuffed with pecans atop a vintage brown scalloped plate.

What are bacon-wrapped dates made of?

Some bacon-wrapped dates are stuffed with cheese, but this recipe stuffs them with a pecan. 

The combination of sweet, salty, crunchy and chewy in these Pecan-stuffed Dates wrapped in Bacon is just perfect. We got the recipe in a roundabout way, but want to give attribution to Paula Dean for coming up with such a yummy idea.

Can I substitute walnuts for pecans?

You can definitely substitute walnuts if you don't like pecans, but I think the flavor profile of a pecan inside a date wrapped in bacon goes together better.  However, a walnut will still give it the crunch and a nutty flavor.

What is a good appetizer to bring to a party?

Bacon wrapped pecans stuffed with dates are one of the recipes that people always ask me to make. Even my friends who weren't sure if they'd like them have asked me later for the recipe-- they are that good! 
 
The fact that they're so easy means I'm happy to make them for any dinner party! 
 
I'll usually bake up multiple pans of them, and after draining the grease I put them in a 9x13 pan inside my insulated casserole dish carrier so they stay warm until the party. This makes transporting them simple.
 

Do you love bacon?

 

 

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Yield: Makes 10-12 Servings

Pecan-stuffed Dates wrapped in Bacon

Pecan-stuffed Dates wrapped in Bacon

These Pecan-stuffed Dates wrapped in Bacon will have everyone wanting more.  They've been my most-requested appetizer over the last few years!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Bacon
  • 1 package pitted Dates
  • Pecan halves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Cut the bacon slices into thirds. Cut each date down one side.
  3. Stuff each date with a pecan. Wrap each date in a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  4. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, until bacon is your desired crispiness.
  5. Remove from baking sheet and put on several folded paper towels to drain off grease.

Notes

  1. Enjoy! These can be eaten hot and fresh out of the oven, or they can be eaten later. Either way they taste great!

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Nutrition Information

Yield

12

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 179Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 37mgSodium 637mgCarbohydrates 7gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 13g

The nutritional information provided here is not guaranteed to be accurate and is provided for informational (and google) purposes only.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Appetizer

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  6. WOW! What a creative idea and I LOVE it! Thanks so much for sharing at Weekend Potluck. Please come back again soon.

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