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Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon

Six crispy, bacon-wrapped stuffed dates filled with cream cheese, served on a white plate.
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Make these sweet and savory stuffed dates appetizer for your next gathering. Medjool dates filled with creamy goat cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon, then roasted until perfect.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large Medjool dates
  • 4 ounces soft goat cheese, room temperature
  • 12 thin slices bacon or prosciutto
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Carefully slice each date lengthwise down one side, opening it slightly like a book. Remove the pit from each date.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the softened goat cheese with the chopped rosemary and black pepper until combined.
  4. Stuff each date cavity with about one teaspoon of the goat cheese mixture. Press the date closed gently.
  5. Take one slice of bacon and wrap it tightly around the center of each stuffed date. Secure the bacon with a toothpick if necessary, though a tight wrap often holds during roasting.
  6. Place the bacon-wrapped dates on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
  7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bacon is crisp and cooked through.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm as an elegant small bite.

Notes

  • For a slightly sweeter flavor, drizzle a small amount of honey over the dates immediately after they come out of the oven.
  • If you prefer prosciutto over bacon, reduce the baking time slightly as prosciutto cooks faster.
  • You can substitute goat cheese with cream cheese or Boursin for a different flavor profile.

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