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bacon-wrapped dates arranged on a wide horizontal parchment-lined tray, crispy caramelized bacon and a honey drizzle, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Medjool dates that have been stuffed with cheese, then wrapped in bacon and baked until crispy and caramelized.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 Medjool dates pitted
  • 3 oz goat cheese
  • 8 slices bacon halved
  • toothpicks for securing

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Stuff each pitted date with a small amount of goat cheese.
  3. Wrap each stuffed date with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  4. Arrange seam-side down on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, turning once, until the bacon is crisp.

Notes

A drizzle of warm honey at the end takes these over the top.