Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon
A quick and easy party snack combining sweet Medjool dates stuffed with creamy goat cheese and wrapped in smoky bacon, perfect for gatherings and casual get-togethers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 20 pieces 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 large Medjool dates, pitted
- 4 oz (115 g) soft, spreadable goat cheese
- 10 slices thick-cut bacon
- Toothpicks for securing bacon
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds or walnuts
- Optional: Honey or balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- If dates are not pitted, slice one side open and remove the pit carefully.
- In a small bowl, soften goat cheese with a spoon. Mix in chopped toasted nuts if using.
- Stuff each date with about 1 teaspoon (5 g) of goat cheese mixture.
- Cut each bacon slice in half crosswise. Wrap one half-slice around each stuffed date and secure with a toothpick.
- Place wrapped dates seam side down on the baking sheet with space between each.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crisp and golden, rotating pan halfway through if needed.
- Let the dates rest for 5 minutes on the tray. Drizzle with honey or balsamic glaze if desired before serving.
Notes
Use thick-cut bacon for best crispiness and to avoid burning. Secure bacon with toothpicks to prevent unraveling. Optionally add nuts to goat cheese for crunch or drizzle honey/balsamic glaze after baking. Let dates rest after baking to set cheese and meld flavors. Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking. Reheat in oven to crisp bacon again; avoid microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date wrapp
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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