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Dates with Goat Cheese Wrapped in Bacon

Savory Dates with Goat Cheese Wrapped in Crispy Bacon Bliss

These Dates with Goat Cheese Wrapped in Bacon are a perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors, sure to impress at any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dates
  • 12 pieces Pitted dates Use pitted dates for easy stuffing.
  • 6 ounces Goat cheese Consider cream cheese as a substitute.
For the Bacon
  • 12 slices Bacon Cut into halves or thirds according to date size.
For the Finish
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Drizzle post-baking for sweetness.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 pinch Pepper Enhances flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme leaves For garnish.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the pitted dates in half lengthwise and remove any latent pits.
  3. Stuff about ½ to 1 teaspoon of goat cheese into each date half.
  4. Wrap a slice of bacon around each stuffed date and secure with a toothpick.
  5. Arrange the bacon-wrapped dates on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning.
  7. Drizzle the baked dates with honey and garnish with salt, pepper, thyme, or parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These dates can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving for the best experience.

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