Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese: A Delicious Surprise!
Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese is a delightful appetizer that combines the sweetness of dates with the savory flavor of bacon and the creaminess of goat cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 6 slices of bacon, cut in half
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the dates lengthwise and remove the pits.
- Stuff each date with a small amount of goat cheese.
- Wrap each stuffed date with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Place the wrapped dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with black pepper if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, consider adding a slice of jalapeño inside the date with the goat cheese.
- These can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 date
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg