Devils on Horseback
There are so many variations of Devils on Horseback that we are giving you a couple variations in this recipe. Choose the ingredients that appeal to you.
If you like oysters, try their angelic sisters, Angels on Horseback.
Variations
- Goat’s cheese, bleu cheese or cream cheese are excellent substitutes for the smoked almonds.
- You don’t need to use a lot of cheese…just enough to close the prunes or dates securely.
- Prosciutto may be substituted for the bacon.
Devils on Horseback
There are so many variations of Devils on Horseback that we are giving you a couple variations in this recipe. Choose the ingredients that appeal to you.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 1x
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 prunes or dates
- 24 smoked almonds
- 24 slices bacon
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Have ready a tall-rimmed baking sheet or use a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Soak wooden picks in water for 30 minutes before using.
- Slit open prunes or dates. If using dates that have not been stoned, carefully remove the stones.
- Insert a smoked almond into each prune or date.
- Wrap each of the dates in half a strip of bacon, then pierce them through with a wooden pick.
- Arrange the dates on a baking sheet or in baking pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then flip and put them back in for another 12 to 15 minutes, until the bacon is crisp.
- Let cool for a a few minutes, take them off the baking sheet, and serve.
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