coca cola glazed bacon-wrapped dates

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Penny Hall
Tucson, AZ

A unique recipe for dates, that anyone can enjoy.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For coca cola glazed bacon-wrapped dates

  • 8 slices bacon
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup coca cola
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/8 tsp granulated garlic
  • 16 large dates
  • 8 tsp cream cheese, divided
  • 16 raw almonds, roasted or smoked
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

How To Make coca cola glazed bacon-wrapped dates

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut bacon slices in half and cook in medium skillet over medium heat 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towel and set aside. (Bacon should be soft.) Add vinegar, Coca Cola, mustard and garlic to skillet. Cook on medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until it becomes a thickened glaze. While glaze is cooking, slice one side of each date lengthwise and remove pit. Fill each date with 1/2 tsp cream cheese and 1 almond, then pinch date closed.
  • 2
    Wrap each stuffed date with 1/2 sliced bacon and secure with wooden toothpicks. Remove glaze from heat and stir in salt, pepper and butter. In nonstick rimmed baking sheet, drizzle 1 Tbls sauce and place 4 dates side by side in each. Evenly drizzle remaining sauce over tops and bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Serve.

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