_Adjusts apron with a sassy hair flip_
Oh. My. Goodness. Ladies (and gents), let me tell you about these absolutely divine Sweet and Spicy Maple Bacon Wrapped Dates that have been driving my taste buds absolutely wild! Trust me, once you try these bad boys, you’ll be making them for every gathering – or maybe just keeping them all to yourself (no judgment here, sister!).
First things first – this isn’t your average afternoon snack. This is what happens when sweet meets savory, and they have a beautiful love affair in your mouth. I stumbled upon this recipe during one of my late-night Pinterest binges (we’ve all been there), and after tweaking it to perfection, I just HAD to share it with my foodie fam!
Here’s what you’ll need:
– 24 Medjool dates (the big juicy ones!)
– 12 strips of bacon, cut in half
– 4 oz cream cheese, softened
– 2 tablespoons maple syrup
– ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
– ¼ cup chopped pecans
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Let’s get cooking:
1. Preheat that oven to 375°F (I know, waiting is the worst part!)
2. Slice those dates lengthwise and remove the pits. Be gentle – we’re not savages!
3. Mix the cream cheese with cayenne pepper until smooth
4. Stuff each date with the spicy cream cheese mixture and sprinkle with pecans
5. Wrap each date with a half strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick
6. Place these little bundles of joy on a lined baking sheet
7. Drizzle with maple syrup (don’t be shy!)
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the bacon is crispy
Pro tip: If you’re like me and love that extra crunch, broil them for the last minute – just watch them like a hawk! Nobody likes burnt bacon, honey!
The result? Sweet, spicy, creamy, crunchy bites of heaven that’ll have everyone begging for the recipe. They’re perfect for afternoon snacking, party appetizers, or let’s be real – breakfast (I won’t tell if you won’t! 😉).
Y’all, I cannot stress enough how these little bites of happiness will change your snack game forever. They’re that perfect combination of fancy and easy that makes everyone think you’re a kitchen goddess, even if you usually burn toast!
Before you run off to make these (which I know you’re dying to), don’t forget to drop a comment below and let me know how they turned out! Did you add your own twist? Did your family fight over the last one? I want all the juicy details! And remember to follow me on Newsbreak for more recipes that’ll make your taste buds do the happy dance!
XOXO,
Your favorite food-obsessed friend 💋
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