Bacon Wrapped Dates

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Recipe type: appetizer Yield: 24 pieces Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 35 mins

Bacon Wrapped Dates by Chef Ross Pangilinan of Terrace by Mix Mix in Costa Mesa is a great flavorful appetizer.

Ingredients:

Bacon Wrapped Dates

For 24 pieces

24 Medjool dates

12 Bacon strips – thick-cut and cut in half

24 Almonds

Manchego – grated

Almonds – grated

8 6” bamboo skewers – soaked in water to avoid burning

 

Harissa Yogurt

2 C Plain yogurt

2 oz Lemon juice

2 – 4 oz Harissa paste (2 for mild – 4 for spicy)

Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Bacon Wrapped Dates
3. Stuff an almond inside each date.
5. Wrap each date with the half slice of bacon and place on skewer.
7. Bake in oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit till crispy. About 15 minutes.
9.  
11. Harissa Yogurt
13. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
15.  
17. Place bacon-wrapped dates atop harissa yogurt and top with a sprinkle of grated Manchego and almonds.

Published on January 11, 2019 by Teri Williams