Snack & AppetizersDevils on HorsebackPrunes wrapped in bacon and baked until crisp: the classic British party bite, ready in about 30 minutes with just two ingredients.Difficulty EasyPreparation 5 minutesCooking 25 minutesServings for 4 people Send × Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest Save PrintWhen you want to win over your guests with a surprising appetizer, devils on horseback are the perfect choice. This easy bacon appetizer brings together the spiced sweetness of prunes and the savory richness of smoked bacon, making it one of the best-loved bacon and prune bites at buffets and drinks parties. With very little time and effort you can serve quick party bites packed with flavor, perfect finger food to eat in one mouthful while chatting with friends.This bacon-wrapped prunes recipe is as simple as it is versatile: ideal as a last-minute appetizer, for when you need ideas for a savory snack that wins everyone over from the first bite without elaborate preparation. Just wrap a prune in a slice of bacon and bake it, and you’re done: these bacon bites are ready to be eaten and enjoyed for their contrast of soft and crisp, sweet and smoky.If you love bold flavors and surprising your guests with unusual pairings, this prune recipe deserves a place among your favorites. And to round out your finger food menu, try Bacon-Wrapped Baked Dates, Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Mushrooms, Bacon-Wrapped Scallops, Bacon-Wrapped Lime Shrimp or Chestnut and Bacon Bites: plenty more ideas to make any occasion special.Ingredients for 4 people8 Prunes pitted8 slices of BaconCopy Ingredients ListOpen in AppMethodTo make the Devils on Horseback, start by laying a slice of bacon on your work surface. Place a prune at one end, roll it up so the bacon covers it and secure it with a toothpick.Repeat until you have made all the rolls, then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced well apart.Bake in a conventional oven at 180 °C (350 °F) for about 25 minutes, then take them out and let them cool slightly. Serve the Devils on Horseback while still warm.Variations and AlternativesFor an even tastier bite, you can tuck a cube of Fontina cheese or an almond into the center of each prune.TipsFor extra-crisp bacon, we recommend finishing them under the broiler.StorageDevils on Horseback must be eaten right away.Comments ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ × 5 / 5 You need to enable JavaScript to vote Cancel reply Leave a comment