Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Cheese
These Bacon-Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Cheese are the perfect bite-sized indulgence, combining crispy bacon, sweet dates, and creamy cheese for an effortlessly elegant appetizer.
Servings: 0
Ingredients
- 24 Medjool dates pitted
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 12 slices bacon cut in half
- toothpicks
- honey optional for drizzling
- fresh herbs (ex. rosemary and thyme) optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Carefully slice one side of each date to create an opening (don’t cut all the way through).Remove the pits (if not already pitted).
- Fill each date with about 1 teaspoon of cheese. Use a small spoon or your fingers to stuff the cheese inside.
- Press the date closed around the cheese.
- Wrap each stuffed date with a half slice of bacon.
- Secure the bacon with a toothpick.
- Place the wrapped dates seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bacon is crispy and golden.
- Optional Toppings:Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with fresh herbs for extra flavor before serving.