Description
Delicious bacon-wrapped Medjool dates stuffed with creamy goat cheese, brushed with sweet maple syrup, and baked to crispy perfection. This appetizer combines sweet, salty, and savory flavors for a crowd-pleasing treat perfect for parties or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
Dates and Filling
- 20 Medjool dates, pits removed
- 6 ounces goat cheese, softened
Wrapping and Glaze
- 10 slices bacon, cut in half
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Cooking spray
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and coat a sheet pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Stuff the Dates: Using a small spoon or a piping bag, fill each pitted date with about 1 teaspoon of softened goat cheese, then press each date closed to seal the filling inside.
- Wrap Dates with Bacon: Wrap each stuffed date with half a slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick to keep everything in place during cooking.
- Apply Maple Syrup: Brush the wrapped dates generously with maple syrup to add a sweet glaze that caramelizes while baking.
- Bake the Dates: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the bacon is browned and crisp.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the baked dates with chopped parsley for freshness and serve immediately, either with toothpicks or without for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- You can use a small spoon or a piping bag with a plain tip to fill the dates with goat cheese.
- Avoid using thick-cut bacon, as it will take significantly longer to cook through and may not crisp properly.
- Serve the dates with toothpicks intact for easy eating or remove them for a more refined presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bacon-wrapped date
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
