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Bacon Wrapped Dates

Bacon Wrapped Dates: Irresistibly Sweet and Savory Bites

These Bacon Wrapped Dates combine savory bacon, sweet Mejool dates, and creamy cheese for an irresistible appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dates
  • 12 pieces Mejool Dates Pitted
  • 4 oz Creamy Cheese (such as goat cheese or sharp cheddar) Choose your favorite
For the Wrapper
  • 6 slices Thick-cut uncured Bacon Cut in half

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  2. Slice a small slit lengthwise down the center of each Mejool date. Stuff them with your choice of creamy cheese.
  3. Wrap each stuffed date with a half slice of bacon, seam side down, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the wrapped dates in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip them and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until the bacon is golden and crisp.
  5. Remove from the oven and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2bitesCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These Bacon Wrapped Dates can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator before baking.

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