Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates

4.50 from 4 votes

Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates

There's blissful decadence in each bite of these Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates. Crispy bacon drenched in a maple glaze surrounds each date that is stuffed with creamy goat cheese. This is one appetizer that takes minutes to make and that everyone loves.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: Dates

Calories: 112kcal

Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

Wire Rack
Baking Sheet
Butter Knife
Small Saucepan

Ingredients

Dates

10 slices Bacon
20 Dates pitted
4 ounces Goat Cheese room temp

Maple Glaze

2 tablespoons Butter
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Maple Syrup

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425º F and fit a wire rack in the center of a rimmed baking sheet (or cover a rimmed baking sheet with foil).
Using a butter knife carefully pry the slit on the side of the date open and spread some of the goat cheese inside (remember it doesn't have to be pretty).
Take a half slice of bacon and wrap it around each date making sure to cover the slit with the goat cheese. Use a toothpick to secure the bacon ends together.
Arrange each date on a baking rack set on a rimmed baking sheet in an even layer with about 1 to 2 inches of space in between.
Bake them for 18 to 25 minutes or until the bacon becomes crispy. With 8 minutes left to bake remove the sheet from the oven and flip the dates using the toothpicks to the other side and return to the oven to finish cooking.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and then whisk the brown sugar and maple syrup in. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it bubble for about 5 to 8 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
Brush or drizzle the maple glaze over the cooked dates and place it back into the oven for an additional 3 minutes to caramelize the glaze.

Nutrition