Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates with Bacon and Honey Drizzle
Make these elegant stuffed dates filled with creamy goat cheese, wrapped in crisp bacon, and finished with a sweet honey drizzle. This recipe delivers a perfect sweet and savory appetizer for any party or gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 20 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 Medjool dates, pitted
- 4 ounces soft goat cheese
- 10 slices bacon, cut in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Carefully slice each pitted date lengthwise, opening it slightly without cutting all the way through.
- Stuff about 1 teaspoon of soft goat cheese into the opening of each date.
- Wrap one half-slice of bacon around each stuffed date, securing the cheese inside. You may need a toothpick to hold the bacon in place if it loosens during cooking.
- Place the bacon-wrapped stuffed dates on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the bacon is crisp. Check frequently to prevent burning.
- Remove the dates from the oven. While they are still warm, drizzle evenly with honey.
- If using, sprinkle the chopped fresh rosemary over the top of the dates.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use high-quality Medjool dates for the best texture and natural sweetness.
- If you prefer a less sweet finish, substitute the honey with a balsamic glaze.
- You can prepare the dates (pitting and stuffing) up to one day ahead. Keep them covered in the refrigerator before wrapping with bacon and baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 date
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 15