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

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.

Questions

Can I make Bacon-Wrapped Dates dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

How long does Bacon-Wrapped Dates keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Bacon-Wrapped Dates?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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