Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates
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Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates
Description
This recipe uses pitted Medjool dates, which are sliced open and filled with soft goat cheese (chevre). Each stuffed date is wrapped with half a slice of bacon, secured with a toothpick. Starting these in a cold oven before turning it to 400°F allows the bacon fat to render gradually, resulting in crispier bacon without burning.
The dates bake for 20 to 30 minutes depending on bacon thickness, developing a caramelized sweetness inside complemented by the creamy, tangy goat cheese and smoky, crispy bacon outside. The contrast between textures and flavors makes these bites distinctive.
These stuffed dates often serve as finger foods or appetizers, with a rich flavor profile that balances sweet fruit with creamy cheese and salty bacon. Serving 3-5 per person is typical as they are quite rich. Lining the baking tray with foil is recommended to catch rendered fat and make cleanup easier.
Ingredients
- 10 Medjool dates
- 5 lices Bacon cut in half
- about ¼ cup soft goat cheese chevre
Instructions
- If your dates have pits, slice the date down one side and open up like a book, remove the pit.
- Fill the date with enough goat cheese to fill it up without too much spilling out (about a teaspoon, depending on the size of your dates)
- Close the date, wrap with a half slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick.
- Arrange dates on a foil lined baking sheet, place in a cold oven and turn oven to 400°F.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, until bacon is crispy. Time will depend on the thickness of the bacon. Thicker bacon requires more time.
Notes
- Adjust quantity as needed; recipe yields 10 dates and plan on 3-5 per person due to richness.
- Starting the dates in a cold oven helps bacon render fat slowly and crisp up evenly.
- Use thick-cut bacon if possible; it may require longer cooking, around 27 minutes.
- Line the baking sheet with foil to catch drippings and simplify cleaning.
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