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Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese

Bacon-wrapped dates with goat cheese are oven-baked until the bacon is browned and crisp. Each soft Medjool date is filled with creamy goat cheese for an easy, savory-sweet appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 243
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Medjool dates large, pitted
  • 4 oz goat cheese softened
  • 6 slices bacon regular-cut, halved crosswise

Equipment

  • 1 rimmed baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on the sheet.
  3. Gently open each date.
  4. Fill each date with about 1 teaspoon goat cheese, then press it closed.
  5. Wrap each date with a half slice of bacon.
  6. Secure each date with a toothpick and place it seam-side down on the rack.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the bacon is browned and crisp.
  8. Let the dates rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For neater filling, avoid overfilling the dates so they press closed easily. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended. For a dairy-free variation, use a dairy-free soft cheese.