Devils on Horseback

Step 1: Cut a small slit in the side of each date.  There may already be a slit since the dates have been pitted.  Carefully push a piece of the cheese into the date.  Smooth the date back around the cheese if you can.  Handle the dates gently because they are fragile.

Step 2: Wrap one of the pieces of the bacon around each stuffed date, covering the cheese, and secure with a toothpick if necessary.  Place all of the stuffed and wrapped dates on a broiler pan with a rack.

Step 3: Preheat the broiler.  Broil the bacon wrapped dates 4″ to 6″ from the heat source for 9 to 12 minutes, turning twice during the cooking time, until the bacon is crisp; don’t let it burn!  Let stand for 5 minutes, then serve.

Tip: You can also use pre-cooked packaged bacon to make this recipe; that’s what we prefer.  Cut the bacon in half and wrap around the stuffed date.  Then bake in a preheated 425 degree F oven for 6 to 9 minutes or until the bacon is sizzling and the cheese melts.

Enjoy this great party snack from The Spruce!