Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates
Delight in the perfect appetizer with sweet dates stuffed with creamy goat cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon, offering a delicious balance of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 Medjool dates, pitted
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 10 slices bacon, cut in half
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make a small slit in each date and remove the pit if not already pitted.
- Stuff each date with about 1 teaspoon of softened goat cheese.
- Wrap each stuffed date with half a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if necessary.
- Place the bacon-wrapped dates on the prepared baking sheet.
- Optional: Drizzle with honey for a touch of sweetness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway until bacon is crisp and golden.
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh thyme leaves if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, try adding a toasted almond or pecan inside the date along with the goat cheese before wrapping with bacon.
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