How to Make Devils on Horseback - A Step-by-Step Guide

Devils on Horseback, a classic appetizer, is a mouthwatering combination of sweet, salty, and savory flavors. These delectable bites are made with a simple yet delicious ingredient list, including juicy dates, crispy bacon, and creamy goat cheese. They are perfect for serving at parties, holidays, or any time you want to impress your guests with an elegant and irresistible hors d'oeuvre.

The origins of Devils on Horseback can be traced back to Britain in the 19th century. The name its...

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Ingredients

  • 20 wooden toothpicks
  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar
  • 20 dates, pitted and left whole
  • 20 whole smoked almonds
  • 10 bacon slices, cut in half crosswise

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 stuffed dates

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Soak toothpicks in a bowl of water. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix soy sauce and ground ginger together in a bowl. Place brown sugar into a separate bowl. Spread open a pitted date, then stuff it with a smoked almond. Wrap date with half a bacon slice; secure with a toothpick, then dip the bundle in soy sauce mixture, then into brown sugar. Place wrapped dates into the prepared baking dish. If desired, sprinkle a little more brown sugar over the bundles.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is brown and crisp, 15 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool for about 15 minutes before serving; serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Nutrition

    118 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 226mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 106mg