

The maple syrup helps to caramelize the bacon, while the red pepper flakes add a kick of subtle heat. Brushing on the maple syrup glaze helps to add a caramelized factor to our bacon, but if you like your bacon even more crispy, you can cook them for a few more minutes-just keep an eye on them to make sure your dates don't burn! Top Tip: Don't buy thick-cut bacon for this recipe it will take much longer to cook and crisp up.Ī glaze isn't absolutely necessary, but we think it truly takes this app up a notch. We prefer our bacon fairly crispy in this dish to add that contrasting crispness to the creamy goat-cheese-filled date. Cook until soft, then stir in the coffee, brown sugar, vinegar, and maple syrup and boil for 2 minutes. Pour off most of the drippings and add the onions and garlic to the skillet.
BACON SYRUP FREE
Dairy-free? Feel free to omit the filling completely! While they won't pack quite the same punch, plain bacon-wrapped dates will still have an irresistible salty-sweet flavor. Cook the bacon in a skillet on the stovetop until crisp. Or try Asian Style Bacon made with honey, hoisin, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and Sriracha. The Maple Bacon recipe also has a cool video of the entire process of making homemade bacon. But my favorite is Maple Bacon, essentially the same process but with pure maple syrup. While we think goat cheese adds the perfect creamy, tangy bite to these dates, any soft cheese will do! Blue cheese, ricotta or cream cheese would also work well if you're not a goat cheese fan. This is a homemade bacon recipe that produces amazing results every time. Create a breakfast charcuterie board and serve Walden Farms Maple Bac’n Syrup for brunch and wow guests. It combines the sweet, smoky flavors of maple and bacon with zero calories and sugar. Read on for our top tips, tricks and possible variations for this classic party app: Enjoy your pancakes The Walden Waytopped with our Maple Bac’n Syrup. In short, this party snack will be a guaranteed hit at any holiday party, fancy dinner or New Year's Eve celebration-they may just fly off the plate. The sweet dates are complemented perfectly by the salty bacon, while the goat cheese lends a creamy factor to the entire flavor-packed bite. Filled with tangy goat cheese, wrapped in crisp bacon and brushed with a sweet and spicy maple syrup glaze, these dates have the perfect balance. If you've never tried dates before, let this bacon-wrapped party appetizer be your introduction.
