This easy-to-make bacon-wrapped dates recipe is delicious, flavorful, and takes only minutes to prepare. A unique twist on a classic appetizer favorite, bacon-wrapped dates are stuffed with a creamy goat cheese filling, making them the perfect combination of savory and sweet.

Here are the steps to making this delicious appetizer:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

The first step to creating this flavorful dish is to preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Preheating your oven ensures that the bacon-wrapped dates are cooked through properly, giving them a nice crisp on the outside and a soft, creamy center.

2. Slice the bacon slices into thirds.

Next, slice your bacon into thirds. This will help the bacon to cook evenly, and make it easier to wrap around the dates. It will also help keep them together as they cook in the oven.

3. Stuff each date with the goat cheese filling.

Once your bacon is sliced, stuff each date with the goat cheese filling. This creamy, savory mixture of goat cheese, honey, and spices will give the dates a unique flavor that will be sure to tantalize your tastebuds.

4. Wrap the bacon around each date and place on a baking sheet.

Now, take each slice of bacon and wrap it around each date. This will help ensure that the dates stay together while they’re cooking and adding an extra layer of flavor to the dish. Once all of the dates are wrapped, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

5. Bake the bacon-wrapped dates in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes.

Finally, place the baking sheet with the bacon-wrapped dates in the preheated oven. Bake them for 8-10 minutes, until the bacon is cooked through to the desired crispiness. Remove the dates from the oven and enjoy the sweet and savory deliciousness of bacon-wrapped dates with goat cheese.

This unique and savory Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese recipe is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. The combination of sweet and savory flavors will have them asking for seconds. Plus, with the minimal time commitment involved in the preparation of this dish, it makes for the perfect appetizer or side dish.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What type of goats cheese should I use for the filling?
A: Goats cheese (or chèvre) can be found in most well-stocked grocery stores. It is a soft, creamy cheese that works well in many dishes. When selecting goats cheese for this recipe, look for one labeled as a “soft ripened” cheese. The soft texture and mild flavor of the cheese will work well with the sweet and savory flavors of the bacon-wrapped dates.

Q: How can I ensure that the bacon-wrapped dates are cooked through?
A: To ensure that the bacon is cooked through, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and then bake the dates for 12-15 minutes. The bacon should be nice and crispy on the outside while the dates will be soft and warm on the inside.

Q: What can I serve these with as a side?
A: Bacon-wrapped dates pair nicely with a simple green salad for a light and flavorful side dish. They can also be served with a starch such as mashed potatoes, mashed cauliflower, or roasted potatoes for a heartier main course.

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Recipe by Dish Lingo

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Course: AppetizersCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Total time

35

minutes

This easy-to-make bacon-wrapped dates recipe is delicious, flavorful, and takes only minutes to prepare.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces pieces of bacon

• 16 Pitted Dates

• 4 ounces Goats Cheese

• 1 teaspoon Honey

• 1/8 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

• Dash Smoked Paprika

Directions

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• The first step to creating this flavorful dish is to preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Preheating your oven ensures that the bacon-wrapped dates are cooked through properly, giving them a nice crisp on the outside and a soft, creamy center.
• Slice the bacon slices into thirds.
• Next, slice your bacon into thirds. This will help the bacon to cook evenly, and make it easier to wrap around the dates. It will also help keep them together as they cook in the oven.
• Stuff each date with the goat cheese filling.
• Once your bacon is sliced, stuff each date with the goat cheese filling. This creamy, savory mixture of goat cheese, honey, and spices will give the dates a unique flavor that will be sure to tantalize your tastebuds.
• Wrap the bacon around each date and place on a baking sheet.
• Now, take each slice of bacon and wrap it around each date. This will help ensure that the dates stay together while they're cooking and adding an extra layer of flavor to the dish. Once all of the dates are wrapped, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Finally, place the baking sheet with the bacon-wrapped dates in the preheated oven. Bake them for 8-10 minutes, then turn them over and cook for another 5-8 minutes more until the bacon is cooked through to the desired crispiness. Remove the dates from the oven and enjoy the sweet and savory deliciousness of bacon-wrapped dates with goat cheese.