I've never been so Grateful for a snack! Devils on Horseback are dates stuffed with an almond and then wrapped in bacon. Dates are an autumn seasonal fruit that is high in vitamins A and K, iron, potassium, fiber and anti-oxidants. An almond is a crunchy nut that is low in saturated fat and high in calcium, folic acid (HELLO PREGNANT LADIES), magnesium and phosphorus. And then there's bacon. Bacon is not so good for you, but it is soooo good. Actually, you can make the bacon part of the dish better for your body by using low sodium bacon with no nitrates.
This finger food is a traditional christmas item, and it's GOOD. My dad made it when my grandparents came over for dinner one night because he's been eating them at his work, Table (a fancy famous restaurant in Asheville), and he thought they were awesome too. Here is the recipe:
Cut some pitted dates in half (each whole date will make one devil on horseback).
Put one almond each inside and close them up.
Take a strip of bacon and wrap the now almond-stuffed date in it.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes, or until bacon is crispy. Enjoy, you little devil!
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ReplyDeletei am going to try this little ditty tomorrow evening at grandpa joe's house. what do you think? i think everyone will enjoy because you know we are all "little devils". love you babe, mimi
ReplyDeleteLOVED 'EM!! And love you too, you Devil!
ReplyDeleteokay, you totally crack me up! This post had me giggling out loud. Awesome title for starters, awesome nutritional advice, and if bacon is wrong- do we want to be right? I am going to try this one for sure. Fabulous writing. Keep em comin'!
ReplyDeleteLooks great. Can't wait to try them.
ReplyDeletegreat blog! loads of talent (both at the computer and in the kitchen!) perhaps some vegetarian friendly dishes soon? :)
ReplyDeleteGreat snack, and you could include a vegetarian friendly version with dates and chunky (or creamy) peanut butter...uummmmm delicious! Love you, Buddy.
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