Devils on Horseback

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  • 1 11

Don't let the sinister name throw you -- these bacon-wrapped dates couldn't be more delicious. Martha takes them to the next level by stuffing the dried fruit with pungent Stilton.

The Martha Stewart Show, Episode 2095

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Read the full recipe after the video.

Recipe Summary

Yield:
Makes 24
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place 24 toothpicks in a small bowl filled with water; let soak 15 minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and fit with a wire rack; set aside.

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  • Halve dates lengthwise being careful not to cut all the way through. Place a small amount of cheese in the center of each date. Wrap a piece of bacon around each date. Secure bacon with a toothpick.

  • Place dates on prepared baking sheet. Bake until bacon is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.

Variations

You can also use cream cheese or cheddar to stuff the dates.

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Reviews (9)

333 Ratings
  • 5 75
  • 4 102
  • 3 104
  • 2 41
  • 1 11
Martha Stewart Member
02/12/2017
I love the Devils on Horseback appetizer. Thanks.
Martha Stewart Member
01/22/2017
Stilten is not liked by so many that I know, so I use blue or something milder. I also add a sliver of almond and sometimes a walnut half. I love nuts added.no y2sz
Martha Stewart Member
01/14/2017
Where do you get the nutritional information for these receipts. I bought "everyday food, great food fast" Martha Stewart Book. Does not have nutritunal information for the receipts.
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Martha Stewart Member
05/18/2015
What temperature are these cooked at in the oven. I understand that the bacon must be cooked through, but it it takes @ 25 minures, what temperature am I to use?
Martha Stewart Member
10/28/2013
I loved these!!! Unfortunately, almost nobody at my party did. That just meant more for me and my husband who loved them just as much as I did. I will definitely make these again.
Martha Stewart Member
12/16/2012
Can I make these a day or two ahead of time and then just heat up??????
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Martha Stewart Member
11/27/2012
I make these for every party I give! They are so popular I often have to buy the biggest box of dates I can find to make enough! I find that using crumbled Gorgonzola is also good, as it is more mild tasting than Stilton.
Martha Stewart Member
05/26/2012
Took these to a neighborhood party and they were gone in seconds flat! Big hit!
Martha Stewart Member
01/23/2012
I can't even describe how good these are. You don't even need to put cheese in; they are so delicious. I made these and TWO hardcore vegetarians gave in and ate them, because everyone was sighing with happiness. NOTE: It's definitely smart to soak the toothpicks, however I only did it for 3-4 minutes and it worked out great.
Martha Stewart Member
12/07/2011
Being a vegetarian, I don't eat these but I've made them several times and each time I hear how much my friends & family love the sweet and salty combination. I will continue to bring them to parties. Thank you!
Martha Stewart Member
01/03/2011
These were the hit of the party, they were gone within 3 minutes of putting them out
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