Bacon Wrapped Date Recipe
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Bacon Wrapped Date Recipe
Description
Bacon Wrapped Dates consist of pitted dates filled with blue cheese, then wrapped snugly in strips of bacon secured with soaked toothpicks to hold them during baking. Baking at 375°F crisps the bacon while allowing some cheese to melt and ooze slightly inside the dates.
The dish achieves a balance of flavors: savory salty bacon, creamy and tangy blue cheese, natural sweetness from dates, and a finishing touch of honey drizzled on top. The light sprinkle of flaky sea salt enhances texture and flavor contrast.
This recipe is ideal as an appetizer or finger food, offering a combination that is rich and satisfying in small bites. The preparation requires minimal ingredients but delivers layered tastes and textures.
Ingredients
- 11 trips Bacon cut into thirds, center cut
- 32 dates , pitted and cut open down the center
- 8 ounces blue cheese
- honey , for drizzling
- flaky sea salt for finishing, such as Maldon
- Toothpicks soaked in water for 15 minutes, large
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Stuff the center of each date with the blue cheese.
- Wrap each date in a bacon strip. Edges should overlap slightly, but not make two full rounds.
- Place two bacon wrapped dates on each toothpick to secure. Place on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10 minutes, turn and bake for an additional 12 minutes, or until bacon is browned.
- Some cheese might ooze out, but that is fine, there is still plenty where is came from. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving platter and drizzling with honey and a light sprinkle of Maldon sea salt.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 158mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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