Description
Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Dates are a delicious appetizer that combines the sweetness of dates with the creaminess of goat cheese and the savory flavor of bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 12 slices of bacon
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each date lengthwise and remove the pit.
- Stuff each date with goat cheese.
- Wrap each stuffed date with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Place the wrapped dates on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with black pepper if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, consider adding a slice of jalapeño inside the date with the goat cheese.
- These can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg