Bacon-Wrapped Dates Goat Cheese (Printable)

Sweet dates filled with tangy goat cheese, wrapped in crispy bacon for a perfect savory bite.

# What You Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 16 large Medjool dates, pitted
02 - 4 oz fresh goat cheese (chèvre)
03 - 8 slices thin-cut bacon, halved crosswise

# How-To:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Using a small knife, create a lengthwise slit in each date and remove the pit if it remains.
03 - Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of goat cheese into each date, gently closing it around the filling.
04 - Envelop each stuffed date with half a slice of bacon, securing the ends underneath or with toothpicks if needed.
05 - Place the bacon-wrapped dates seam-side down on the parchment-lined sheet.
06 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, turning once halfway, until the bacon is crisp and browned.
07 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes to set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy gluten-free Mediterranean appetizer
  • Combines sweet and salty flavors perfectly
02 -
  • Contains milk from the goat cheese
  • Bacon may have allergen traces check labels if sensitive
03 -
  • Add a toasted almond inside each date before stuffing for extra crunch
  • Swap goat cheese with blue cheese for a stronger flavor
Go back