Description
Succulent bacon-wrapped dates offer a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that dance on your palate. Crispy bacon hugs tender dates, creating an irresistible appetizer that will delight guests and satisfy cravings in one delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 20 Medjool dates, pitted
- 10 slices thick-cut bacon, halved
Optional Stuffing Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) goat cheese or cream cheese
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) chopped pecans or almonds
Serving Accessory:
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Using a sharp knife, delicately create a small opening in each date, creating a pocket for filling.
- Carefully insert a small dollop of creamy goat cheese or crunchy nuts inside the date cavity.
- Take a half slice of bacon and meticulously wrap each stuffed date, securing with a toothpick to prevent unraveling.
- Arrange the bacon-wrapped dates on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching each other for even cooking.
- Place in the preheated oven and roast for 18-22 minutes, turning them midway to ensure uniform crispiness and golden-brown color.
- Once the bacon reaches a perfect crisp texture, remove the baking sheet from the oven.
- Gently extract the toothpicks before serving to prevent any potential choking hazards.
- Serve immediately while warm to enjoy the optimal blend of crispy bacon and sweet, creamy dates.
Notes
- Choose soft, pitted dates for easier stuffing and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Experiment with different cheese fillings like blue cheese or cream cheese for unique flavor variations.
- Use thin-cut bacon to ensure crispy, evenly cooked wrapping that doesn’t overwhelm the delicate date.
- Prepare these appetizers ahead of time and refrigerate before baking for a convenient party-ready snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg