Description
These bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese are a delightful sweet and savory appetizer. They offer a perfect contrast of flavors and textures, making them a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 6 slices bacon, cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pit the dates by slicing them lengthwise and removing the pit.
- Stuff each date with a small amount of softened goat cheese.
- Wrap each stuffed date with a half-slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Place the bacon-wrapped dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm and enjoy the delicious combination of flavors!
Notes
- Ensure your goat cheese is soft enough to stuff easily.
- You can use regular bacon or a lower-sodium variety based on your preference.
- If the bacon doesn’t crisp up enough, you can briefly broil them at the end, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 date
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg