We went to a party not too long ago, while my friend Jenn was in the middle of her 30 day "No Sugar, No Grains" challenge. I wanted to bring something that she could eat... and enjoy. I decided to pull together some bacon wrapped dates, stuffed with almonds and goat cheese.
If I left a plate full of crack in the middle of (insert name of street in your town or a neighboring city that is rumored to play host to drug dealers - it could be any street, really) those rocks STILL wouldn't have gone as fast as these little numbers.
Here's the recipe-ish. I estimated quantities as best as I could, as Kelly and I just bought a ton of bacon and dates and went to town. Bake, drool and enjoy.
- 1 pound of bacon, slices cut in half
- 1 pound of dates (pitted - you may have to do this yourself)
- Almonds (either slivered or sliced)
- Goat cheese
Arrange on a rack with a tray underneath, so they don't end up sitting in grease. Bake at 400 degrees, until bacon starts to get crispy. (I think this was around 25 minutes, but don't quote me.) Serve hot or cold, if they last that long.
Got anything delicious involving bacon? Send it. Like, literally send it to me. Overnight it if you have to, because bacon is best eaten fresh. (Or you can just post recipes to comments, I guess.)
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I baked organic chocolate chip cookies last week but I didn't have any healthy butter so instead of using shortening or butter I used bacon fat... yup, that's right, bacon fat. The pigs I eat are apple-fed so it was all good.
The cookies were delish... salty and sweet. Next time I'll probably use slightly less bacon fat cause those were some greasy mauther-fauckers but they were a hit nonetheless.
I'm pretty sure you can become a fan of bacon on Facebook. ;)
Jeanete - you REALLY need to meet my friend Jay Cohen. YUM.
Katie - I am so not surprised.
Ever had candied bacon?
Lay a pound of bacon flat on a baking sheet with a rack.
Sprinkle with brown sugar and cajun seasoning to taste
Bake until done
Eat until gone!
You can also take the bacon above, before cooking, cut in half and wrap around bite sized pieces of chicken breast and bake at 400F for 20-25 minutes or until done.
These never last very long at my house...
OMG....BACONNNNNN! :P
I made some bacon cookies for Christmas that brought us all to our knees. Recipe here: http://theclothesmakethegirl.blogspot.com/search/label/bacon%20cookies
Your quickly moving to the top of the list of my favorite people.
that really does sound pretty good.
I'm sure you have heard of the bacon explosion before right? You can make this with one of cordain's paleo BBQ sauce recipes. DELICIOUS!
http://www.bbqaddicts.com/blog/recipes/bacon-explosion/
Well yeah, bacon wrapped dates are pretty good, but I prefer bacon wrapped bacon. Thats a dish we all can get behind!!
The "bacon explosion" is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.
Anyone tried a Maple Bacon Donut? It aint' Paleo, but heck, that's what cheat days are for... http://www.baconunwrapped.com/2007/10/maple-bacon-doughnut.html
'Kay, here's what we do for pretty much any Bridger Crossfit function. It's called a meat log.
Make a lattice out of two pounds of bacon.
Spread 2 lb. ground beef, and 2lb. sausage on top.
Roll it up, grill it for 45 minutes or so, then finish it in the oven. Season with salt, pepper, and whatever else you think a bunch of meat wrapped in bacon needs.
Keep fingers clear.
well not a recipe but good bacon entertainment http://incredimazing.com/page/Bacon_Flowchart
OK, how could I NOT link this up on our blog--Byers plus Bacon equals TOTAL LINK BAIT.
Gonna link it on Monday because I'm drafting that post already.
I really have to make these, they sound so good!
Bacon makes everything better.
http://www.yumsugar.com/1813878
http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2008/02/27/bacon-cups/
What kind of bacon, Melissa?
Instead of dates....used cream cheese and some type of pepper.
Jalepeno is good, use habenjeros if you're feeling brave. But remember, those bad boys are not forgiving if you leave a seed in!
>:)
i'm surprised that skibicki has yet to leave a recipe up here...
i second the bacon explosion...it's amazing. stuffing it with steak and cheese instead of additional bacon? also amazing.
i threw some bacon strips into the chicken liver/peppers/onion mix that i made a few weeks ago. if you're big on organ meat, you can't go wrong there
My wife and I's favorite...
Bacon Wrapped Grilled Asparagus
Wrap 1 whole piece of asparagus with 1 whole piece of bacon and skewer with 2 skewers, 1 on each end of the asparagus to hold together and make it easy to flip. Put as many on the skewers as you want. Throw on the BBQ and enjoy!
Dang it woman! Do you have a bug in my house? Michael Whities (from the CF Board) was talking about bacon, PB and honey sandwiches, which I hadn't had in a long time, and inspired me to cook some up this weekend. Which, of course, got me thinking about bacon. And here you are... posting about bacon.
"If I left a plate full of crack in the middle of Martin Luther King Boulevard, those rocks STILL wouldn't have gone as fast as these little numbers."
i love reading your blog almost as much as i love bacon - but that's racist.
Is it really George? Is it racist?
George,
I am just a really big fan of Chris Rock. He may be racist, though... I'm not really sure.
As always, my intention is never to offend... etc., etc.
Melissa
As the spokesperson for all African Americans today (LOL)...yes, that statement does sound slightly racist... a little funny, but borderline racist nonetheless...
We know it wasn't intentional...and we still love your blog...AND BACON!
Good lord, people. SUB IN ANY STREET NAME, THEN. And let's please focus on the bacon, which, as far as I know, loves everybody equally.
things i like to wrap in bacon, then broil:
1. oysters [marinate them in white wine + garlic first]
2. chicken liver or shrimp with water chesnut
3. cheese stuffed jalapenos
4.
also, a big fruit smoothie + a few slices of crispy bacon is a fave weekday breakfast. a nice mix of the salty and sweet.
http://chilicheesefries.net/dessert-recipes/bacon-peanut-butter-bacon-cookies/
I am a first-time commenter on your blog. I felt the need to post one of the best "candy" bacon recipes I've found thus far and it's super easy. Mix equal parts Dijon mustard and brown sugar (I never measure), lightly (or heavily) coat your favorite bacon and bake in the oven at about 375/400 degrees for about 20-30 minutes. The time of cooking depends how you like your bacon, soft and chewy or a little crispy. It's killer!!
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