Bacon Wrapped Dates are an easy appetizer with an irresistible combination of sweet, salty, creamy, savory, and they’re perfectly bite-sized.
These Bacon Wrapped Dates are the perfect Appetizer for your next get together or party. Try my Easy Cheese Board and Pigs in a Blanket for more crowd-pleasing party recipes.
Why You’ll Love Bacon Wrapped Dates?
- A lot of flavor comes from just three ingredients, so you can satisfy a wide range of tastes in one bite from sweet to savory.
- These are easy to assemble, and bake in about 20 minutes, which makes this a great appetizer for entertaining.
Sabrina’s Bacon Wrapped Dates Recipe
Bacon Wrapped Dates start with a delicious crunch on the outside, and are packed with well rounded flavor. Put them out at your next party, and see how quickly they’ll disappear! The delicious finger food is the perfect addition to any celebration, and is sure to be a hit. They don’t mind sharing the table with other equally appetizing bites like Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts, Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball, and Spinach Artichoke Puffs. And you can easily switch up the taste to something slightly different by checking out my Variations below.
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Ingredients
- 40 dates , pitted
- 8 ounces goat cheese
- 2 pounds bacon , cut in half
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line with parchment paper.
- Stuff the center of each date with 1 teaspoon of goat cheese.
- Wrap the piece of bacon around the dates and secure with a toothpick.
- Cook for 10 minutes, flip the dates to allow the bacon to cook evenly.
- Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
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Chef’s Note
Flipping the dates halfway through is an important step, so don’t skip it. By turning each piece, you’re ensuring it to brown evenly, and it will make your bacon crisp.
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Can this be made ahead of time?
For the best results, I’d bake right before serving. However, you can follow the directions and assemble the appetizer up until the baking step. Once put together, arrange them in a covered container and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake. They may need a few extra minutes of baking time coming straight from the cold of the refrigerator so pay attention.
How to Store
- Serve: After cooking, serve this recipe immediately, and don’t leave these sitting out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
- Store: To keep leftovers fresh for later, wait for them to cool. Cover the dish in plastic wrap, or transfer them to an airtight container to refrigerate for 3-4 days. To reheat, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 8-10 minutes or until heated through.
Variations
- Candied Bacon: For a sweeter twist on this recipe, prepare these with a sweet coating. Press some brown sugar onto the bacon, or brush the meat with maple syrup. As the recipe bakes, it creates a delicious candied outside.
- Nuts: instead of the goat cheese filling, stuff with almonds, pecans, pistachios, or hazelnuts.
- Cheese: Replace the goat cheese with another option, soft cheeses like blue cheese, feta, cream cheese, Boursin or brie would make fantastic substitutions.
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