Devils on Horseback
Prep
30 mins
Cook
15 mins
Servings
20
Difficulty
Medium
You have to try this recipe, my friend. Devils on Horseback are these amazing little bites that look fancy but come together in just 45 minutes total. The beauty of this dish is how simple it really is, yet everyone always thinks you spent way more time than you actually did. Each tender date gets stuffed with a smoked almond, then wrapped in bacon and glazed with a sweet and savory soy ginger coating that's absolutely addictive. Dates are packed with natural fiber and antioxidants, so you can feel good about serving these at your next gathering. Whether you're hosting a party or just want an impressive appetizer for dinner, this recipe delivers restaurant quality results without the fuss.
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Ingredients
- 2020 wooden toothpicks
- ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar¾ cup dark brown sugar
- 2020 dates, pitted and left whole
- 2020 whole smoked almonds
- 1010 bacon slices, cut in half crosswise
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Soak the toothpicks in a bowl of water. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce and ground ginger. Place the brown sugar into a shallow bowl. Spread open a pitted date, then stuff it with a smoked almond. Wrap the date with half a bacon slice, secure it with a toothpick, dip the bundle in soy sauce mixture, and then dip it into brown sugar. Place the wrapped dates into the prepared baking dish. If desired, sprinkle a little more brown sugar over the bundles.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is brown and crisp, 15 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool for about 15 minutes before serving; serve warm or at room temperature.
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