Description
Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese & Honey: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 large Medjool dates, pitted
- 10 slices of bacon, cut in half
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Fresh rosemary or thyme leaves, for garnish (optional)
- Toothpicks (for securing the bacon)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Dates: Carefully make a slit in each date and remove the pit if not already pitted.
- Stuff Dates: Using a small spoon, fill each date with about a teaspoon of goat cheese.
- Wrap in Bacon: Take half a slice of bacon and wrap it around each stuffed date. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the wrapped dates seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and golden brown.
- Drizzle with Honey: Remove the dates from the oven and immediately drizzle with honey for added sweetness.
- Garnish: Optionally, sprinkle with fresh rosemary or thyme leaves for an aromatic touch.
- Cool Slightly: Allow the dates to cool for a few minutes before serving to avoid burns.
- Serve: Arrange on a serving platter and enjoy!
Notes
- These dates make a great appetizer for parties.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 date
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg