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Brown Sugar Devils on Horseback on a white serving platter
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4.75 from 4 votes

Brown Sugar Devils on Horseback

Devils on Horseback are easy to make and can be customized in many different ways, making them a versatile dish. Whether you're hosting a fancy dinner party or a casual get-together, they're the perfect addition to any menu.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 284kcal

Ingredients

  • 24 pieces Medjool dates
  • 8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
  • 8 strips bacon, cut crosswise into thirds
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • With a small paring knife, cut each date lengthwise without cutting into half completely. Gently pry open to remove pit.
  • Stuff date with crumbled blue cheese and press edges to seal.
  • Wrap the stuffed date with bacon and secure the seam with a toothpick. Repeat with the remaining dates. 
  • In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and chili powder. Stir until dispersed.
  • Roll the stuffed dates in the sugar mixture and arrange them in a single layer on a wire rack set on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until bacon is golden and crisp.
  • Remove from heat and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use regular bacon, and not thick-cut, so they cook and crisp quickly and nicely in the oven.
  • You can freeze the assembled dates for a few minutes before baking to help prevent the cheese from melting too much and oozing out while baking.
  • I like a slight crust of brown sugar on the outside, but if you prefer just the flavor and not the crunch, stir the brown sugar and chili powder with about 1/2 teaspoon of water until dissolved and brush all over the bacon.
  • Bake them on a wire rack set on a baking dish to help air circulate all around for even browning.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 510mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 822IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 1mg