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bacon-wrapped dates arranged wide in landscape orientation on a slate serving board, glossy crisp bacon with peeks of creamy filling, natural light, shallow depth of field, a sprig of rosemary blurred in the background

Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Bacon wrapped medjool dates that are stuffed with gooey goat cheese and baked until the bacon is crispy and caramelized.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 16 dates

Ingredients
  

  • 16 Medjool dates pitted
  • 4 oz goat cheese softened
  • 8 slices bacon cut in half

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Stuff each date with a small amount of goat cheese.
  3. Wrap each date with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  4. Place seam side down on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, turning once, until the bacon is crisp.
  6. Let cool slightly before serving.