Elevate your appetizer game with the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and creamy in our Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese recipe. This delightful appetizer features dates stuffed with rich and tangy goat cheese, wrapped in smoky bacon, and baked to perfection. The result is a mouthwatering combination of flavors and textures – the sweetness of dates, the creaminess of goat cheese, and the savory crispness of bacon. Whether you’re entertaining guests or simply treating yourself, these bite-sized delights are a sophisticated and irresistible addition to any occasion. Experience the magic of this easy-to-make yet gourmet-inspired recipe.
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Details Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese Recipes
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 16 mins
Total Time: 36 mins
Servings: 8
Yield: 24 stuffed dates
Ingredients For Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese Recipes
24 pitted dates
4 ounces honey-flavored goat cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
8 slices bacon, cut into thirds crosswise
24 toothpicks
1/4 cup hot honey, or as needed
Instructions: Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese Recipes
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Step 2: Using a paring knife, cut each date lengthwise through to the middle. Combine goat cheese and rosemary in a bowl until evenly mixed. Stuff each date with the goat cheese mixture. Wrap each date with a small piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place on prepared baking sheet.
Step 3: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Step 4: Turn on the broiler and place baking sheet 6 inches from heat. Broil until bacon is browned and slightly crispy, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from oven and place on a serving platter; drizzle dates with hot honey.
