Dates Wrapped in Bacon Recipe

Name: Dates Wrapped in Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon, cut in half; 16 dates, pitted; 1 red bell pepper, roast, seed and chop; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup white wine; 2 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar; 1 ½ cups heavy cream; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 stick; chopped parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

8 slices bacon, cut in half
16 dates, pitted
1 red bell pepper, roast, seed and chop
4 garlic cloves, chopped
4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup white wine
2 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar
1 ½ cups heavy cream
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup unsalted butter, 1 stick
chopped parsley, for garnish

1
Preheat oven to 500°F.
2
Wrap 1/2 slice of bacon around each date and bake in oven until bacon is crisp.
3
Meanwhile, in medium skillet over medium heat, saute red pepper with garlic and olive oil.
4
Add wine and vinegar and cook to reduce mixture to half its volume.
5
Add the cream and reduce for 2 minutes more.
6
Place mixture in blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until creamy; add salt and pepper.
7
Return creamy sauce to pan over low heat; cut cold butter into small pats and whisk into sauce one pat at a time.
8
Strain.
9
Pour warm sauce over/in serving dish and place wrapped dates on it.
10
Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices bacon, cut in half, 16 dates, pitted, 1 red bell pepper, roast, seed and chop, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Dates Wrapped in Bacon falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dates Wrapped in Bacon

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