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Bacon-Wrapped Dates Recipe
Sweet and savory Bacon-Wrapped Dates will have all of your holiday party guests asking for the recipe! This fun bite-sized appetizer is incredibly quick and easy to make, and can even be prepared in advance.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 16 dates
Calories: 139 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 oz. dates about 16, pitted
- 8 oz. Bacon thin strips
- 4 oz. goat cheese room temperature
- 1 tsp. rosemary fresh, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp. salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium-sized bowl mix together the room temperature goat cheese, chopped rosemary, and salt.
- Slice an opening in each date, being careful not to go all of the way through. You want it to look like a taco when you’re done.
- Stuff each date with 1-2 teaspoons of the goat cheese mixture.
- Cut all strips of bacon in half horizontally. Wrap one piece around a stuffed date and secure with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining bacon and dates.
- Place dates on a wire rack that has been placed in a large baking sheet that is lined with aluminum foil. If you do not have a wire rack, you can also place dates on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 24-26 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp and cooked through. If using a parchment paper lined baking sheet, you’ll need to turn the dates over every 7-8 minutes so the bacon crisps up evenly.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
- To Store: Keep leftovers sealed in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- To Freeze: Seal partially-cooked bacon-wrapped dates in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months. Defrost before baking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
139kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
150mg
(6%)
Potassium
172mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
90IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16dates
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 150mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.