Amber's Devils on Horseback

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Amber's Devils on Horseback
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on July 01, 2023

Ingredients

  • 24 pitted dates
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
  • 12 slices bacon, cut in half
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, jalapeños, and brown sugar until combined.
  3. Stuff each date with the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Wrap each date with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  5. Place the dates on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the bacon is crispy.
  7. Serve warm with your favorite dip.

Interesting Facts

  • Devils on Horseback is believed to have originated in England in the late 19th century.
  • This recipe is a twist on the classic Devils on Horseback, which is usually made with prunes.
  • The name comes from the fact that dates look like horses and the jalapeños look like little devils.