Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon with Honey Drizzle
Make this impressive sweet and savory appetizer using Medjool dates stuffed with creamy goat cheese, wrapped in bacon, and finished with a honey drizzle. This recipe is simple to prepare for parties or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large Medjool dates
- 4 ounces soft goat cheese, room temperature
- 6 slices thin-cut bacon, halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Carefully slice each date lengthwise down one side and remove the pit.
- Stuff each date cavity with about 1 teaspoon of soft goat cheese.
- Wrap one half-slice of bacon around the center of each stuffed date, securing the cheese inside. Place the dates seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp.
- Remove the dates from the oven and immediately drizzle the tops evenly with honey.
- If using, sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Serve the stuffed dates warm as an easy party appetizer.
Notes
- For a less sweet finish, you can skip the honey drizzle and add a pinch of black pepper over the cheese before baking.
- If you prefer a no-bake option, use cream cheese instead of goat cheese and serve immediately after stuffing.
- You can substitute pecans with chopped walnuts or pistachios for a different crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 date
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 105
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 15