Martha's Devils on Horseback Are Just What You Need for Your Holiday Party (2024)

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   Preheat oven, prep baking sheet, and soak toothpicks:

   Preheat oven to 400°F. 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.

   

2. Halve dates:

   Halve dates lengthwise being careful not to cut all the way through.

   

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3. Stuff with cheese:

   Place a small amount of cheese in the center of each date.

   

4. Wrap with bacon:

   Wrap a piece of bacon around each date.

   

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5. Prepare for baking:

   Secure bacon with a toothpick. Place dates on prepared baking sheet.

   

6. Cook and serve:

   Bake until bacon is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.

   

   

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between angels on horseback and devils on horseback?

Angels on horseback and devils on horseback are closely related, but also quite different. Both are bite-sized snacks that first became known in 19th century Britain. Angels on horseback are bacon-wrapped oysters, while devils on horseback are bacon-wrapped dates or prunes, often the fruit is stuffed.

What is a hors d’oeuvres?

A french term, hors d’oeuvres literally translates as “outside of work,” and originally referred to a dish served outside of the usual set of courses in a meal. It soon became a term for small snacks served with drinks before a meal.

Other Hors d’Oeuvres Recipes to Try:

• Prosciutto-Wrapped Fig Hearts
• Twice Baked Baby Potatoes With Caviar
• Chicken-Liver Mousse With Raspberry Jelly
• Goat-Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
• Three-Cheese Gougères