Glazed Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese
These glazed bacon wrapped dates are stuffed with goat cheese, wrapped in thin bacon, and finished with a honey-herb glaze. They deliver the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and aromatic flavors. Crispy bacon, soft cheese, and sticky glaze make them a must for holiday apps, dinner parties, or cozy gatherings.
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Servings: 16 dates
INGREDIENTS
- 16 Medjool dates
- 4-6 ounces goat cheese
- 8 pieces thin sliced bacon cut in half
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary
- 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped thyme
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the dates lengthwise, open them and discard the pit inside. Stuff each date with approximately 1 teaspoon of goat cheese. Pinch the sides of the dates together to seal the opening.4-6 ounces goat cheese, 16 Medjool dates
- Cut each slice of bacon in half and place the date at one end and roll it tightly in the bacon. Repeat with each date and place on the prepared baking sheet seam side down.8 pieces thin sliced bacon
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- While they're baking, mix the honey and herbs together in a small bowl. Remove the dates from the oven when they're done and drizzle or brush the honey onto the top of the dates, covering as much as possible.1/4 cup honey, 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary, 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped thyme
- Bake for another 3-5 minutes, until the bacon is crisp and the honey bubbles. keep a close eye so that the honey on the bacon doesn't burn. Sprinkle with salt and serve warm or room temperature.
Notes
Make ahead: Pit, stuff and wrap the dates in bacon up to 8 hours before cooking. When you're ready, remove from the fridge, make the honey herb topping and cook according to instructions.
Tips:
- Allow the goat cheese to come to room temp before stuffing. This makes it easier to spread and stuff the dates.
- Use a knife, small spoon or piping bag to fill the dates
- Use a large, oven-safe pan or a cast-iron skillet.
- Choose thin sliced bacon so it cooks and crisps quickly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1date | Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 99mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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