Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese
Sweet dates stuffed with tangy goat cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon make an irresistible bite.
Dietary
Wheat free, Nut free
Allergens
Dairy
These bite-sized appetizers pair the caramel-like sweetness of Medjool dates with creamy goat cheese, all wrapped in smoky bacon and baked until crisp. A drizzle of honey after baking adds a glossy finish and extra sweetness. They come together quickly with minimal prep, making them a reliable choice for parties, holiday gatherings, or wine nights.
Ingredients
- 24 Medjool dates, pitted
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 12 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise
- 2 tablespoons honey, for drizzling
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 24 toothpicks
Method
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Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
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Slice each date lengthwise on one side to open it up, keeping the halves attached, and remove the pit if not already pitted.
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Fill each date with about 1/2 teaspoon of goat cheese, pressing the sides closed around the filling.
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Wrap each filled date with a half-slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick through the center.
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Arrange the wrapped dates seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
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Season lightly with black pepper, then bake until the bacon is crisp and browned, turning once halfway through.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
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Drizzle the warm dates with honey and transfer to a serving platter.
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Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese
These bite-sized appetizers pair the caramel-like sweetness of Medjool dates with creamy goat cheese, all wrapped in smoky bacon and baked until crisp. A drizzle of honey after baking adds a glossy finish and extra sweetness. They come together quickly with minimal prep, making them a reliable choice for parties, holiday gatherings, or wine nights.
40 min 24 pieces 210 cal
Ingredients
- 24 Medjool dates, pitted
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 12 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise
- 2 tablespoons honey, for drizzling
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 24 toothpicks
Method
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- 2
Slice each date lengthwise on one side to open it up, keeping the halves attached, and remove the pit if not already pitted.
- 3
Fill each date with about 1/2 teaspoon of goat cheese, pressing the sides closed around the filling.
- 4
Wrap each filled date with a half-slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick through the center.
- 5
Arrange the wrapped dates seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
- 6
Season lightly with black pepper, then bake until the bacon is crisp and browned, turning once halfway through.
- 7
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
- 8
Drizzle the warm dates with honey and transfer to a serving platter.