Bacon-Wrapped Dates: 12-Minute Holiday Bliss
These bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with creamy goat cheese are a perfect balance of sweet and salty, making them an irresistible holiday appetizer. They’re easy to make and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 appetizers
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slices of bacon, cut in half
- 24 pitted dates
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, combine the softened goat cheese, chopped rosemary (if using), and black pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff each date with about 1 teaspoon of the goat cheese mixture.
- Wrap each stuffed date with a half-slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Place the wrapped dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and golden brown.
- Let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a touch of sweetness, you can drizzle a little balsamic glaze over the dates before serving.
- If you don’t have goat cheese, cream cheese or mascarpone can be used as a substitute.
- To make them ahead, wrap the dates and store them in the refrigerator. Bake just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 appetizers
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg