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    Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese

    Published: Aug 31, 2023 by Lisa Killian ยท This post may contain affiliate links. Please read myย  disclosure policy.

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    Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese are an easy and delicious treat! Topped with a spicy honey sauce, this tasty bacon wrapped dates recipe will be on repeat for every get together!

    bacon wrapped dates with goat cheese on platter
    These are so addicting!

    Bacon, dates, and goat cheese is one of those combos that hits all the right spots. Sweet, savory- and bacon!

    Recently I shared my Apple Bacon Pancakes, Bacon Roses, and this Brie and Bacon Grilled Cheese which both use Good Ranchers Pumpkin Spice Bacon.

    I was so excited when they sent me enough to make these delicious treats.

    Good Ranchers sells high-quality, delicious meat shipped right to your door. They only source meat from USA ranchers and give meals to those in need with every box purchased.

    dipping a bacon wrapped date in the glaze
    The honey glaze is such a great addition to these treats!

    This Fall they are sending out Pumpkin Spice Bacon and let me tell you it is one of the best-flavored bacon Iโ€™ve ever had.

    Check out Good Ranchers here and try their delicious bacon, steak, chicken, pork, and seafood! Use code JOY on checkout for $30 off!

    What you need for Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese:

    Bacon: I used 10 oz of Good Rancherโ€™s Pumpkin Spice Bacon, itโ€™s pretty thick and extra delicious!

    Dates: I like to get dates already pitted, makes this recipe even faster to make!

    Goat Cheese

    Toothpicks

    ingredients for bacon wrapped dates
    I love how simple these are!

    Glaze: Honey, Red Pepper Flakes, Rosemary, Cayenne

    glaze ingredients
    This glaze is sweet with just a little heat!

    This recipe is so simple and easy to make!

    How to make bacon wrapped dates with goat cheese?

    • Remove pits from dates.
    • Stuff with goat cheese.
    dates opened and pitted
    I like to buy the dates already pitted.
    sates stuffed with goat cheese
    Fill with as much cheese as you can!
    • Slice bacon strips into 3rds. Then wrap a piece around each date, securing the end with a toothpick.

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    dates on bacon
    โ…“rd slice of bacon works great!
    dates rolled and stuck with a tooth pick
    The toothpicks make it easy to seal the bacon!
    • Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Flip and bake for another 10 minutes.
    dates after first 10 min bake
    Bake.
    dates flipped after 10 min bake
    Flip and bake again!
    • While baking combine glaze ingredients.
    honey glaze close up
    This glaze is so delicious!
    • After the second bake, brush bacon wrapped dates with โ…“rd of the glaze and bake for 3 more minutes.
    bacon wrapped date with glaze baked on
    It's hard to not eat this up all at once!
    • Remove from oven and serve with remaining glaze.
    How long to cook bacon wrapped dates?

    These dates take 20 minutes to cook (10 minutes each side) and an additional 3 minutes to caramelize the glaze on top.

    What to serve with bacon wrapped dates?

    Serve alongside other appetizers like baked brie, smoked cream cheese, spinach dip, or bruschetta. These also pair well with a grilled pear salad or a ribeye!

    Pro Tip: Bacon should only wrap around the date no more than 1.5 times. If it wraps around more the bacon tends to be soggy and not crisp up.

    close up of bacon wrapped dates with goat cheese
    You can leave the toothpicks in or take them out!

    Bacon Thickness:  Good Ranchers bacon is a thickly sliced bacon. If using a thinly sliced bacon check the wrapped dates more frequently while baking to prevent over cooking/burning.

    Iโ€™d check around the 6 and 8-minute mark, flip when browned on the bottom, then repeat. 

    If you like this recipe make sure to check out my candied bacon, bacon and brussel sprouts recipe, bacon breakfast burritos, and how to make sure your make is still good article!

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    Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese

    Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese are an easy and delicious treat! The perfect sweet and savory combination recipe that you will want to bring to every get together!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Author: Lisa Killian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 21 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 26 minutes minutes
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 21 dates

    Ingredients

    • 7 slices bacon* cut into 3rds I used Good Ranchers Pumpkin Spice Bacon
    • 21 Dates pitted*
    • 4-6 oz goat cheese
    • Toothpicks

    Glaze

    • ยผ cup Honey
    • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
    • 1 teaspoon Rosemary
    • Pinch Cayenne

    Instructions

    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 400ยฐF.
    • If you have dates with pits cut date lengthwise, but not all the way through, and remove pit.ย  You want the date to be a like a hot dog bun or clam shell.
      dates opened and pitted
    • Stuff each date with goat cheese.
      4-6 oz goat cheese
      sates stuffed with goat cheese
    • Wrap dates with bacon and secure with a tooth pick. The bacon should only go around the date a little less than 1.5 times, otherwise it wonโ€™t crisp up.
      7 slices bacon* cut into 3rds, Toothpicks
      dates on bacon
    • Bake dates for 10 minutes. If using thin sliced bacon see notes.* Then carefully using the toothpick rotate each date so the bacon that was touching the baking sheet is now in the air and vice versa. This will help crisp the bacon evenly.
      dates flipped after 10 min bake
    • Bake for another 10 minutes until browned.
      bacon wrapped dates with goat cheese after second 10 min bake
    • While baking mix together all the glaze ingredients. After the second 10-minute bake remove from oven and brush with โ…“ of the honey glaze. Return to oven and bake for 3 more minutes.
      ยผ cup Honey, 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, 1 teaspoon Rosemary, Pinch Cayenne
      honey glaze divided
    • Remove from oven, serve with remaining glaze and enjoy!

    Notes

    Tips and Tricks
    • *A pack of Good Ranchers Bacon is 10 oz and has 7 thick pieces. If you are using a different bacon adjust accordingly.
    • *Thickness- If using a thinly sliced bacon check the dates more frequently while baking to prevent over cooking/burning. Iโ€™d check around the 6 and 8-minute mark, flip when browned on the bottom, then repeat.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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      August 31, 2023 at 1:47 pm

      5 stars
      I love bringing these to parties!

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