Bacon Wrapped Dates

These bacon wrapped dates are stuffed with goat cheese, covered in bacon, then brushed with maple syrup before they go into the oven to bake to perfection. A super easy and unique 5 ingredient appetizer!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 146kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

20 Medjool dates pits removed
6 ounces goat cheese softened
10 slices bacon cut in half
1/4 cup maple syrup
cooking spray
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
Use a small spoon or a piping bag to stuff each date with about 1 teaspoon of goat cheese. Press each date shut.
Wrap each date in a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
Brush the maple syrup all over the wrapped dates.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until bacon is browned and crispy.
Sprinkle with parsley then serve immediately.

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Notes

You can use a small spoon to fill your dates, or a piping bag fitted with a plain tip.

Do not use thick cut bacon for this recipe, it will take much longer to cook.

You can serve your dates with the toothpicks intact, or remove the toothpicks for a more elegant presentation.

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