Description
Bacon Wrapped Dates are a delightful treat that combines sweet and savory flavors in every bite. These little morsels are not just a dish; they are an experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 pitted Medjool dates
- 10 slices of bacon, cut in half
- Optional: Goat cheese or cream cheese for stuffing
- Optional: Chopped pecans or almonds for added crunch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the pitted Medjool dates under cold water and pat them dry.
- Stuff each date with about a teaspoon of goat cheese or cream cheese, if desired.
- Wrap half a slice of bacon around each date and secure with a toothpick.
- Arrange the bacon-wrapped dates on a lined baking sheet, spaced out.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Choose thick-cut bacon for better crispiness.
- Space the dates out on the baking sheet to avoid steaming.
- Consider broiling for extra crispiness at the end of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Bacon Wrapped Dates, Appetizer, Party Food, Easy Recipe