Description
A delightful combination of sweet Medjool dates, creamy goat cheese, and crispy bacon, drizzled with honey for a gourmet appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 6 slices of thinly sliced bacon
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- If your dates are pitted, slice them slightly on one side to create an opening. If not, carefully remove the pit.
- Stuff each date with a small spoonful of goat cheese.
- Cut each slice of bacon in half and wrap around each stuffed date, securing with a toothpick.
- Place the wrapped dates on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the bacon is golden brown and crispy, turning halfway through.
- Drizzle warm dates with honey before serving.
- Enjoy while warm!
Notes
For variations, add chopped nuts or fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: bacon, dates, appetizer, goat cheese, honey