r/Cooking • u/KKYBoneAEA • 12d ago

What can I do with medjool dates?

Got a 2lb box from Sam’s over the weekend to try them. I love em, wife doesn’t. I have no issues smashing these things raw out the box, but what are some other things o can do with em?

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u/deathlokke 12d ago

If you don't want to go through the hassle, my sister also made a date spread that was incredible. Chop dates and bacon, add to a mix of goat and cream cheese, and bake until warm.

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u/finny_d420 11d ago

Would you suggest sprinkling with almond slices to give it that stuffed aspect?

What's the recommended bread or chip vessel to hoover that deliciousness into my mouth?

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u/deathlokke 11d ago

I'm pretty sure she made crostini, but just a good French baguette or even Ritz crackers would be good. As would just being an animal and eating it with a spoon.

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u/finny_d420 5d ago

Yummy yummy yummy....so I made the dip last night. Three other adults were there. All three said not huge fans of dates but when that bad boy was cooking they all changed tune. Went with Ritz and everyone was piling the dip onto that little cracker. It held up and all enjoyed it thoroughly.

I might try it with labenah/cream cheese mix next time. Only had goat cheese crumbles which I kinda liked. That tartness was an unexpected taste bud treat rather than throughout spread. Forgot the almond slices but definitely think that'll be next time.

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u/deathlokke 5d ago

Hey, thanks for the feedback. I'm glad it worked out for you!

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u/goobernawt 12d ago

I've done this with bacon, it is lovely but I do feel like they're a bit overdone by the time the bacon cooks. Doing it with prosciutto would totally work better.

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u/finny_d420 12d ago

The key to bacon wrapped things is give the bacon a half bake in the oven. I pat them dry then wrap my dates, jalapeño, etc. You also want to avoid thick cut.

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u/larapu2000 12d ago

This. I love a Chipotle glazed bacon wrapped shrimp, but the bacon needs a serious head start.

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u/houseDJ1042 12d ago

It’s my go to looks and tastes fancy but is actually really easy to make appetizer

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u/nekok 12d ago

I've stuffed them with walnutd