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 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

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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