Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese & Honey: A Sweet Surprise

Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese & Honey is a delightful appetizer that combines sweet and savory flavors, perfect for impressing guests.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings: 12 pieces

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Stuffing

12 pieces Medjool dates Pitted
4 ounces Goat cheese Softened

For the Wrap

12 slices Bacon Thick-cut

For the Drizzle

¼ cup Honey Warm
¼ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper To taste
¼ teaspoon Sea salt To taste

For the Garnish

1 teaspoon Fresh rosemary or thyme Optional

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Medium bowl
toothpicks

Method

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine softened goat cheese with freshly ground black pepper and sea salt until well blended.
Stuff each pitted Medjool date with about a teaspoon of the goat cheese mixture.
Wrap each stuffed date with a half slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if necessary.
Place the wrapped dates seam side down on the baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the bacon is golden brown and crispy.
Warm honey in a small saucepan over low heat until runny.
Remove dates from the oven, let them cool slightly, then drizzle warm honey over them.
Garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Enjoy these delightful bites warm for the best experience. Perfect for gatherings and impressing your guests!

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