Devils on Horseback

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Devils on horseback are a family favorite appetizer my uncle makes. They are a wonderful balance between salty and sweet, with a combination of crispy, chewy, and crunchy textures. My family destroys a tray of these in fifteen minutes. Double or triple the recipe for a large crowd. Serve on top of watercress greens.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 stuffed dates
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • 20 wooden toothpicks

  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar

  • 20 dates, pitted and left whole

  • 20 whole smoked almonds

  • 10 bacon slices, cut in half crosswise

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Soak toothpicks in a bowl of water. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. Mix soy sauce and ground ginger together in a bowl. Place brown sugar into a separate bowl. Spread open a pitted date, then stuff it with a smoked almond. Wrap date with half a bacon slice; secure with a toothpick, then dip the bundle in soy sauce mixture, then into brown sugar. Place 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.

Recipe Tip

You can use prunes or dried apricots instead of dates, and mango chutney instead of almonds.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

118 Calories
7g Fat
12g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 118
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 226mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 2g 5%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 106mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.