Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 24 Medjool dates, pitted; 12 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

Plump Medjool dates stuffed with creamy goat cheese and wrapped in crispy smoky bacon - the ultimate sweet-savory party bite.

35 minEasyServes 6160 cal/serving

SpanishAppetizerOvenStandardLow CarbGluten-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

24 Medjool dates, pitted
12 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

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with a wire rack.
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).
3

Wrap one half-strip of 12 halved crosswise thin-cut bacon strips tightly around each stuffed date and secure with a wooden toothpicks soaked in water.
4

Arrange the wrapped dates on the wire rack, seam side down. Season with 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
5

Bake for 12-15 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the bacon is crispy and caramelized.
6

Let cool for 2 minutes before serving - the filling will be very hot.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Bacon-Wrapped Dates at?

For Bacon-Wrapped Dates, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 15 minutes, in step 5.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Bacon-Wrapped Dates?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Bacon-Wrapped Dates uses 12 thin-cut bacon strips, halved crosswise.

Can I make Bacon-Wrapped Dates dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Bacon-Wrapped Dates is 4 oz soft goat cheese (chevre). Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Bacon-Wrapped Dates low-carb?

A serving of Bacon-Wrapped Dates carries 16 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 80 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 16 percent.

How many carbs are in Bacon-Wrapped Dates?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 16 g of carbohydrate in about 160 calories, with 4 g protein and 8 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 140 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Bacon-Wrapped Dates keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Bacon-Wrapped Dates within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

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