Bacon-Wrapped Walnut Dates
Impress your guests with this fancy 3-ingredient appetizer! Sweet dates are stuffed with walnuts and wrapped in savory bacon for a satisfying bite. Prepare the dates ahead of time and pop them in the microwave for an easy appetizer in minutes — now thats a time-saver worth celebrating!
All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwaves and home kitchens to make sure they work — and work well.
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Small Dish
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Medium Shallow
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Large Shallow
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Medium Deep
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Large Deep
Prep Time
8 minsCook Time
6 minsFree Time
to polish the champagne flutes
Ingredients
Dates
- 6 large Medjool dates, pitted
- 3 strips center cut bacon, cut in half lengthwise
- 6 whole walnuts (optional)
Sauce
- ¼ cup (60ml) balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Preparation
- Make the sauce: Mix the mustard, honey and cayenne (if using) in a small bowl and set aside.
- Gently split dates with your fingers to make an opening and press walnuts inside. Close the dates and wrap with half a strip of bacon. Set the dates seam-side down into the Anyday Dish.
- Cover with lid (knob lifted) and cook in the microwave for 6-7 minutes, or until bacon is crispy. Note: The bacon will crisp up as it cools — do not overcook!
- Serve immediately with mustard sauce.
Serving suggestions & tips
- Substitute walnuts for cashews, Brazil nuts, or cooked sausage.
- Easily prepare this appetizer in advance. Keep the Bacon-Wrapped Dates in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.
