Bacon Date Bread Recipes

BACON-WRAPPED DATES

Steps:

• Using scissors, cut each slice of bacon in half crosswise at a diagonal, like cutting ribbon. (This will help secure the bacon to the date.) Starting at the straight end of the bacon, roll the bacon around the dates. Tuck the point under the wrapped bacon to secure. Place seam side down on a baking sheet.
• Place in the oven, and heat the oven to 400 degrees. Cook for 10 minutes, then flip and cook until golden brown all over, another 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your bacon.
• Season with black pepper (if desired), then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to crisp and cool slightly.

PULL-APART BACON BREAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for 5 minutes or until partially cooked; drain on paper towels. Roll out dough to 1/2-in. thickness; brush with 1 tablespoon of oil. Cut into 1-in. pieces; place in a large bowl. Add the bacon, cheese, dressing mix and remaining oil; toss to coat., Arrange pieces in a 9x5-in. oval on a parchment-lined baking sheet, layering as needed. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes or until doubled., Bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Cover with foil; bake 15 minutes longer or until golden brown.

BACON-WRAPPED DATES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Stuff each date with 1 to 2 almonds. Wrap each date with half a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
• Bake, turning the dates halfway through so the bacon is evenly cooked, 15 to 18 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

DATE, BACON AND ROSEMARY CORN BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with vegetable oil. Line the inside perimeter of the pan with the halved dates, putting the rounded side of the dates toward the pan. Set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, stir together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, pepper and rosemary. In another bowl, whisk the egg and milk together. Whisk in the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add the flour mixture, the chopped dates and the bacon and stir just to combine.
• Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake until the bread is lightly browned and firm to the touch, about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Mix the maple syrup and cayenne together. Remove the sides of the pan and brush the dates and the top of the bread with the maple syrup. Cut into thin wedges and serve warm with roast chicken, lamb or pork.

BACON WRAPPED DATES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut a slit in each date. Place almonds inside slits. Press together the dates to close slits. Wrap each date with a piece of bacon.
• Line a shallow baking pan with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil. Add a roasting rack; place the dates on rack. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes or until bacon is crisp. Serve immediately with toothpicks. Dates will be hot inside.