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Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese

Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese

This Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese recipe combines sweet Medjool dates, smoky bacon, and creamy goat cheese for a delightful appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Quick Bites & Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dates
  • 12 pieces Pitted Medjool Dates
  • 4 oz Soft Goat Cheese
For the Bacon
  • 12 slices Thick-Cut Hickory Smoked Bacon
For the Spice Mixture
  • 2 tbsp Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Ancho Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
For Serving
  • 2 tbsp Hot Honey optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Cut the bacon slices into thirds.
  3. Mix brown sugar, ancho chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl.
  4. Prepare each date by prying it open slightly.
  5. Stuff each date with about ½ teaspoon of goat cheese.
  6. Wrap each stuffed date with a slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
  7. Roll in the spice mixture for coating.
  8. Bake on a lined baking sheet for about 18 minutes until the bacon is crispy and golden brown.
  9. Drizzle with hot honey before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use thick-cut hickory smoked bacon. Avoid overstuffing the dates. Keep an eye on the baking time; every oven is different.

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