Description
Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese are a delicious appetizer that combines savory bacon, creamy goat cheese, and sweet Medjool dates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 Medjool dates, pitted
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 10 slices of bacon, cut in half
- 1 tablespoon honey, optional, for drizzling
- Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Dates: Carefully pit each Medjool date by making a small slit and removing the pit without splitting the date apart entirely to create a pocket for the filling.
- Stuff the Dates: Using a small spoon or your fingers, fill each date with softened goat cheese, ensuring the filling is evenly distributed inside each date pocket.
- Wrap with Bacon: Take each bacon half-slice and wrap it tightly around the stuffed date, securing the cheese inside. Place each wrapped date seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the bacon-wrapped dates on the middle rack for 15–20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized, turning once halfway through if needed for even cooking.
- Drizzle and Garnish: Remove the dates from the oven and optionally drizzle with honey for a slight sweetness enhancement. Garnish with freshly chopped rosemary or thyme to add an aromatic herbal touch.
- Serve Warm: Let the dates cool slightly before serving so the cheese firms up a bit but remains creamy, making them an ideal finger food for parties or appetizers.
Notes
- Make sure the bacon is cut in half to ensure it wraps properly around each date.
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor and presentation.
- This recipe can be prepared ahead of time; bake just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg