Description

These Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese are a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and creamy flavors. Medjool dates are stuffed with tangy goat cheese, wrapped in crispy bacon, and drizzled with honey and fresh rosemary, then baked until caramelized and delicious. Ideal as a gourmet appetizer or party snack, they offer a delightful combination of textures and a rich taste that will impress any crowd.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

6 ounces goat cheese
24 Medjool dates (plump ones)
12 slices bacon (thin pieces cut in half)

Glaze

⅓ cup honey
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
Prepare Dates: If your dates are not already pitted, carefully split each date lengthwise without cutting all the way through, then remove and discard the pits.
Stuff Dates: Fill each date with about a spoonful of goat cheese and gently squeeze to seal the opening.
Wrap with Bacon: Wrap each stuffed date with half a slice of bacon, placing the seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Secure with a toothpick if necessary to hold the bacon in place.
Make Honey-Rosemary Glaze: In a small bowl, mix the honey with freshly chopped rosemary to combine flavors.
Drizzle Glaze: Drizzle half of the honey and rosemary mixture evenly over the bacon-wrapped dates, ensuring the bacon gets coated for caramelization.
Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp and caramelized.
Serve: Serve the dates warm or at room temperature with the remaining honey and rosemary mixture drizzled on top for extra flavor.

Notes

Use plump, high-quality Medjool dates for the best flavor and texture.
Choose thin bacon slices for even cooking and easier wrapping.
To avoid the bacon unwrapping during cooking, secure it with a toothpick if needed.
These can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving for convenience.
Leftover dates can be refrigerated and enjoyed within 2 days.