Description
These Bacon Wrapped Dates are a perfect blend of sweet and savory. With just a few ingredients like medjool dates and crispy bacon, they make a quick, satisfying appetizer for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 28 medjool dates
- 4 ounces soft cheese (sweet flavored goat cheese, blue cheese or sweetened cream cheese)
- 14 slices bacon cut in half
- 1/3 cup honey or hot honey
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- salt and black pepper amount as desired
- 2 tablespoons minced toasted pecans or candied pecans optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- If using cream cheese, mix it with 1-2 tablespoons of your favorite sweet or savory jam.
- Slice each date down the middle, removing the pit if necessary. Fill with 1-2 teaspoons of cheese and gently close.
- Wrap each date with half a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick. Place them seam side down on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine honey, minced rosemary, salt, pepper, and 1/2 tablespoon of water. Brush half of this mixture over bacon-wrapped dates and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and carefully flip each date. Brush with the remaining honey mixture and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized.
- Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with crushed pecans if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to mix and match cheeses based on your preference!
These make a great finger food for parties and gatherings.
Serving them warm enhances the delightful flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 date
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg