When this weeks theme of Valentine’s Day Recipes for Two came up for #SundaySupper, I knew right away what I had planned to share with everyone. I made these for my husband and I for one of our Date Nights In. Anyone who knows me knows that Date Nights are very important to me because we have two little ones and making time to still be a couple is very important for any marriage never mind a marriage with small children. So every once in awhile I plan one of these date nights for my husband and I. This particular weekend I went all out. I decorated a table, made appetizers, salads, a main dish and a dessert. We had a very nice night minus one kiddo while she spent the night at Memere’s house. Now granted I haven’t made a date night as nice as this since October however I still plan our nice dinners to eat alone once the kids are in bed, so maybe that should give me a reminder to make something as nice and romantic as this again very soon for us. Hmmm…….maybe I could get a new recipe Idea from this theme hosted by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen, thank you Susan for hosting this fabulous event today.
I like to make it special for my hunny. So I made a nice menu, don’t ask how I found time to do this, I haven’t since, however I vow to do it again soon because it was a real nice night. My husband got to spend time with our infant son alone while I cooked. I did spend from 2-7 in the kitchen preparing however it’s where I’m the happiest. When I thought of this appetizer I wanted something that tasted like a bite of a juicy but healthier hamburger! What is a hamburger without bacon??!
Serves: 2 (8 meatballs)
Ingredients:
- 1 lbs 99% lean ground turkey
- 8 slices of center cut bacon
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 scallions
- 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp cumin
- pinch oregano
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- salt and fresh pepper
- cooking spray
Directions:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350°.
In a large bowl combine turkey, chopped herbs, bread crumbs, scallions, garlic egg, cumin, salt and pepper. Using your hands, mix well and measure into eight large meatballs.
Wrap each meatball with a piece of bacon and secure with a tooth pick. Place on the parchment paper. Bake for 40-45 min until the bacon is cooked to your likeness.
For a dipping sauce mix a few tablespoons of ketchup, mustard and relish together. Makes the perfect sauce for your perfect bite!
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Alluring Appetizers:
- Bacon-Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Ricotta from Casa de Crews
- Kumquat Vanilla Marmalade from Shockingly Delicious
- Southwestern Meatballs wrapped in Bacon from Momma’s Meals
Exquisite Entrees:
- Almond-Crusted Sole with Mushroom Pilaf for Two from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Bacon Crusted Beer Mac and Cheese from Melanie Makes
- Baked Crab Cakes with Lemongrass-Ginger Mayo from The Weekend Gourmet
- Baked Pasta with Sausage and Fontina from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Baked Tilapia En Papillote from It’s Yummi!
- Chicken and Mushroom Alfredo from Cookin’ Mimi
- Drunken Snow Crabs from Family Foodie
- Eggs in Purgatory from Noshing with the Nolands
- Flambéed Veal Chops from MealDiva
- Homemade Philly Cheesesteak Stromboli from In The Kitchen With KP
- Meyer Lemon Butter Sauce Prawns with Linguine from Food Lust People Love
- Pan Seared Scallops with Lemon-Basil Beurre Blanc, Pancetta, Apples and Fennel from Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Pan-Seared Scallops with Linguine and Tomato-Cream Sauce from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Roasted Vegetable Lasagna for Two from Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
- Salmon Pakoras from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Swiss Fondue for Two from Curious Cuisiniere
- White Queso Mac and Cheese for Two from Daily Dish Recipes
Decadent Desserts and Drinks:
- Baked Custard from Magnolia Days
- Cherry Spritzer Ice Cream Float from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Chocolate Budino with Strawberry Hearts from Manu’s Menu
- Chocolate Malt Bread Pudding from Alida’s Kitchen
- Chocolate Marshmallow Duets from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Chocolate Pots de Crème from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Fresh Berry Parfait with Crème Anglaise from Hip Foodie Mom
- Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownies with Raspberry Sauce from La Bella Vita Cucina
- Funfetti Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle from Take a Bite Out of Boca
- German Rose Water Sugar Cookies For Two from Killer Bunnies, Inc.
- Gluten Free Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles from Gluten Free Crumbley
- Gluten-Free Deep Dish Hot Fudge Brownies for Two from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Ice Cream Stuffed Crepes with Nutella and Fresh Berries from Neighborfood
- Malawian Mbatata Cookies with Coconut Cream from Happy Baking Days
- Orange-scented Bread Pudding with Hard Sauce for Two from girlichef
- Pecan-Crusted Coconut Custards with Brandied Banana Sauce from The Texan New Yorker
- Pistachio Pudding For Two (From Scratch) from Chocolate Moosey
- 3 Japanese-Style Treats for Your Sweet from Ninja Baking
- Valentine’s Cupcakes with a Surprise from From the Bookshelf
- White Hot Chocolate from Pies and Plots
Those meatballs wrapped in bacon look amazing!!!! and I totally am with you on the date nights! Date Nights are very important to me as well. . we also have two semi-little ones (ages 6 and 3) but yes you are so right, making time to still be a couple is very important for any marriage!! And wow, what a date night!!! love the printed menu and everything!!! so awesome! Are you planning something just as special this year for Vday?
They were to die for! Well I figured it was my turn this year, but my husbands idea of it being “my turn” is going out, which I’m totally all about so I think we are headed out this year! 🙂
Anything with bacon is a winner in our house. These look delish!
I love bacon wrapped apps {obviously, since my recipe is also wrapped in it!}. I love your date night idea with the whole shebang!
Anything wrapped in bacon is good in my book!! Thanks for stopping by and happy #SundaySupper!
What a nice date night! I love that special menu. And what a great meatball recipe too.
Ahhhh, that is so romantic! I remember when I used to do things like that for my Husband. The meatballs are simply perfect and would be a sure hit with my Husband and me!!
Your menu is charming! And your meatballs look wonderful — just my kind of thing.
Aren’t you the sweetest wife??? And these meatballs would make MY hubby very happy (and me, too!).
meatballs + bacon = win and you are a good wife to make such a wonderful meal!
I LOVE the adorable menu! And meatballs + bacon… nothing is better! 🙂
What a lovely idea for a date night! These meatballs look delicious!
Bacon wrapped meatballs! Fabulous!
I would adore a meatball wrapped in bacon, Tammi! These look wonderful!
These meatballs sound awesome! And I love the time you put into the menu and decorating. So thoughtful!
Bacon Wrapped anything and I’m in. I love the idea of a printed menu too. Very creative!
Those meatballs look insanely good!!! I love that you do menus, I love making them too!!
Everytime I read your date night posts it makes me think I really need to put together a special date night evening like it. While we do have special date nights not a lot of thought goes into it. I love your menus and the attention to detail in the table with candles and everything. I think I need to actually plan a Valentines date night this year.
I love the menu idea, very clever! Bacon wrapped meatballs, I’m there (in spirit, I won’t spoil your date night, Tammi)!
These look so delicious. I really shouldn’t be looking at all of these recipes on an empty stomach, lol. I love that you make time for your marriage. Date night is so important. I have always thought I needed to get a babysitter and go somewhere for date night. I love the idea of have a romantic dinner for 2 after the kids are in bed! Thanks for sharing the recipe and that idea! I hope you and you sweetie have a great VDay! HUGS
It’s so important Cheryl, my husband and I are strong believers in keeping our relationship strong while raising children because it’s so easy to loose focus on where it all began. Some nights we just lay in bed and talk instead of watch TV or read. Try it, my husband loves the special dinners (who wouldn’t!) now the question is how can I get him to do this for me every now and again??!! 🙂
What a great idea! I may have to “copy” you this Valentine’s Day!! With 2 small kids, going out is so hard! Lovely recipe!
You really should try it!! Of course things can go wrong and not as planned, but at the end sitting down alone is what counts, even if it’s 9 at night! 🙂
Oh my gosh, these meatballs look SO good!
Hubby and I love dishes like this for our lazy weekend meals. We graze all day instead of sitting down for a formal dinner 😉
These look just scrumptious! I love your date night idea. Kids or not, every married couple needs those from time to time. Very inspiring!
I love the menu!! How romantic 🙂 great recipe!!