Bacon Wrapped Dates
Servings 20 people
Ingredients
- 20 medjool dates pits removed
- 6 oz goat cheese softened
- 10 slices bacon cut in half
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- cooking spray
- 1 tbs parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
- Use a small spoon or a piping bag to stuff each date with about 1 teaspoon of goat cheese. Press each date shut.
- Wrap each date in a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Brush the maple syrup all over the wrapped dates.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until bacon is browned and crispy.
- Sprinkle with parsley then serve immediately.
Notes
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
These bacon-wrapped dates are stuffed with goat cheese, covered in bacon, then brushed with maple syrup before they go into the oven to bake to perfection. A super easy and unique 5 ingredient appetizer! Can you reheat bacon-wrapped dates? These dates can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated for later use. Place chilled dates on a sheet pan, then bake at 350 degrees F for 6-8 minutes or until dates are warmed through and bacon is crisp. Bacon-wrapped dates variations This is an easy and simple way to do bacon-wrapped dates, but there are many different ways to customize this recipe to your tastes.- Coating: Try wrapping your dates in prosciutto or pancetta instead of bacon. If you use prosciutto, just be aware that the cook time will be reduced.
- Cheese: Instead of goat cheese, use cream cheese, blue cheese, or a mixture of cheeses.
- Fillings: It is very common to add nuts to stuffed dates. Add a whole almond or a pecan half for a bit of added crunch.
- Spices: You can mix spices into your goat cheese such as Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder or onion powder. Fresh herbs such as minced chives are also a nice touch.