Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Plump Medjool dates stuffed with creamy goat cheese and wrapped in crispy smoky bacon — the ultimate sweet-savory party bite.
Ingredients
- 24 Medjool dates, pitted
- 12 strips thin-cut bacon strips, halved crosswise
- 4 oz soft goat cheese (chevre)
- 24 wooden toothpicks, soaked in water 10 min
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
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1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with a wire rack.
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2
Use a small knife to slice each 24 pitted Medjool dates open lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Fill each date with about 1 teaspoon of 4 oz soft goat cheese (chevre).
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3
Wrap one half-strip of 12 strips halved crosswise thin-cut bacon strips tightly around each stuffed date and secure with a wooden toothpicks soaked in water.
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4
Arrange the wrapped dates on the wire rack, seam side down. Season with 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the bacon is crispy and caramelized.
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Let cool for 2 minutes before serving — the filling will be very hot.