Easy One Pan Bacon Wrapped Dates
Quick and one pan easy bacon wrapped dates recipe, stuffed with goat cheese. This 30 minute appetizer is made with simple ingredients.
Servings: 16 Dates
Calories: 93kcal
Ingredients
- 8 slices Bacon Cut each strip into half
- 16 Dates Preferably Medjool dates, Pitted
- ¾ cup Goat cheese
Instructions
- Spread out the opening on top of the dates and fill the cavity with some goat cheese. Press the sides together to close.
- Wrap each date with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Place them on a baking tray, lined with aluminum foil.
- Bake for at 350 degrees F for about 8 minutes. Then, turn them on their sides and bake them for another 5-7 minutes or until bacon is fully cooked.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
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Notes
- Don't use thick bacon because it takes too long to cook.
- Line baking tray with aluminum foil or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Instead of pitting dates yourself, just buy pitted ones and save time.
- Try other types of cheeses like mascarpone, cream cheese, mozzarella, blue cheese.
- Remember to to turn the dates during baking because this ensures that all sides get crispy and cooked through.
- Instead of bacon, you can wrap in prosciutto.
- Read additional tips and variations above.
Nutrition
Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 70mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.3mg