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Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Cheese

This dish features sweet, sticky dates stuffed with creamy cheese, wrapped in crispy bacon for a perfect balance of textures. The process involves stuffing, wrapping, and baking until the bacon is golden and crisp, resulting in a visually appealing and indulgent appetizer with contrasting flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 16 pieces Medjool dates pitted
  • 4 oz goat cheese or blue cheese, cream cheese, or your preferred cheese
  • 8 slices bacon thin slices for crispness
  • 8 toothpicks toothpicks sturdy, to secure bacon

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Sharp Knife
  • Toothpicks
  • Oven thermometer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Using a sharp knife, make a small slit along the side of each date to create an opening for stuffing.
  3. Spoon a small amount of cheese into each date, pressing gently to fill the cavity and making it feel slightly rounded on top.
  4. Cut each bacon slice in half crosswise to create smaller strips that will wrap around the dates nicely.
  5. Wrap each stuffed date with a bacon strip, ensuring the cheese is covered and the bacon overlaps slightly.
  6. Secure each bacon-wrapped date with a toothpick to hold everything in place.
  7. Arrange the bacon-wrapped dates on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
  8. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and golden brown, and the cheese is slightly melted.
  9. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the dates cool slightly; the cheese should be gooey and the bacon crisp.
  10. Carefully remove the toothpicks and transfer the bacon-wrapped dates to a serving platter.
  11. Serve warm or at room temperature, enjoying the contrast of crispy bacon, sweet dates, and melty cheese.