Irresistible Bacon Wrapped Dates with Creamy Goat Cheese
A quick and easy appetizer combining smoky bacon, sweet Medjool dates, and tangy creamy goat cheese, perfect for any occasion and crowd-pleasing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 pieces 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 large Medjool dates, pitted
- 4 oz (113 g) creamy goat cheese
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- Toothpicks (optional)
- Optional add-ins: chopped toasted almonds or pecans, honey drizzle, cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- If dates are not pitted, slice lengthwise on one side and remove the pit carefully.
- Fill each date with about 1 teaspoon (5 g) of creamy goat cheese. Optionally, sprinkle chopped toasted nuts inside the cheese.
- Cut each bacon slice in half crosswise to make about 16 pieces.
- Wrap one piece of bacon around each stuffed date and secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Place the wrapped dates seam-side down on the baking sheet, spaced evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until bacon is crispy and cheese is melty.
- Optionally drizzle with honey and sprinkle cracked black pepper before serving.
- Let the dates cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use thick-cut bacon for best crispness. Turn dates halfway through baking for even cooking. Let rest 5 minutes before serving to set cheese. Chilling stuffed dates before wrapping helps hold shape. Avoid microwaving leftovers to keep bacon crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bacon wrapped date
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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