These are the ultimate 3 ingredient appetizer perfect for any kind of party including game day, the holidays, or a summer gathering! These Bacon Wrapped Goat Cheese Dates are made with whole ingredients and in under an hour.
Best Appetizer Ever
Dear, Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese…Will you marry me?
In all honesty, these are the perfect bites of heaven you will ever sink your teeth into. When it comes to bacon wrapped dates it’s all about the date! We are obsessed with medjool dates. Why?
- They are naturally sweet and delicious.
- Medjool dates are always plump and full of flavor.
- You can buy them in bulk at a great price!
Here’s What You’ll Need
This recipe is pretty simple. We love it because it is the most perfect mixture between sweet and savory! The main ingredients are:
Medjool Dates- We are big fans of medjool dates, but feel free to use whatever dates you have or are able to find. You just wand to make sure the dates are pitted and soft.
Here’s a tip–> If your dates are a little hard, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to soften them up! Soak up access moisture from the dates and proceed with the recipe!
Goat Cheese- A perfectly tart and soft goat cheese is what we’re looking for to stuff the dates! If you are a honey or herbed goat cheese fan, go for it!
Bacon- There are many different options when it comes to bacon. We prefer a maple bacon, but an applewood bacon would be delicious, too!
Everything You Need to Know
Do I need to cook the bacon before wrapping a date in bacon?
If you like your bacon extra cooked, we suggest pan frying your bacon for 2-3 minutes on each side before CAREFULLY rolling a date in the bacon strip!
A cast iron pan really helps to brown the bacon, so be sure to use a cast iron pan if you have on!
What do I serve with bacon stuffed dates?
Bacon wrapped stuffed dates can be served along side any of our healthy appetizer recipes!
How do I store stuffed dates?
Let cool and then remove the toothpicks. Place in a glass pyrex
and into the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Cheers to the most amazing bacon wrapped stuffed dates <3
More Healthy Appetizer Recipes
3 Ingredient Appetizer: Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese
These are the ultimate 3-ingredient appetizer perfect for any kind of party including game day, the holidays, or a summer gathering! These bacon wrapped dates are made with real food ingredients and in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 20 Medjool dates, pitted
- 2–3 oz. Goat Cheese
- 10 strips of bacon
- fresh thyme, to taste
- pepper, to taste
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 400ºF and drizzle olive oil into a cast iron pan.
- Then, spread open each date and stuff with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of goat cheese.
- Next, prepare the bacon and cut 10 strips of bacon in half. Roll each date inside of the bacon. Seal with a toothpick. Pepper to taste.
- Bake at 400ºF for 25-30 minutes depending on how thick your bacon is.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh thyme and serve!
really lovely and sticky, juicy and plump appetiser – didnt need 25mins tho!!
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Looking GORGEOUS! Low protein and high fat but i would try for the taste, thanks sir!
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Do you serve these cold/room temperature? I am thinking about making these ahead of time for a party, but not sure if I should reheat or just serve as is. Thanks!
I serve them hot! If you can, I would make them right before serving!
Could I prep them before hand to bake tomorrow???
Hi Ashley! So sorry for the late response. My answer would have been YES.
Three of my favorite foods all in one!! Cannot wait to try these 🙂
This sounds like such a delicious combination! AND easy to make? Yeah! I cannot wait to try them!
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Ah YES. We had bacon wrapped dates as an appetizer at our wedding and everyone loved them! No goat cheese though… but I bet these are freaking incredible because I do love me some goats cheese.
OMG YES. Any wedding that has bacon wrapped dates musta been a fun one 😛
I don’t eat bacon but I LOVE dates and goat cheese so HOLLAAAAA.
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😛 Sub the bacon for tofurkey bacon?! Is that a thing?
These looks heavenly! I’m always looking for healthier appetizers to bring to game days or holidays. They look fancy, but are actually so simple!
YES!
These look good. Do you eat them hot or cold or both?
I eat them hot…right out of the oven!
So SIMPLE and so DAMN GOOD! I love this combo, but anything with cheese…Get in my BELLY!
RIGHT?! Especially goat cheese. And the dates give it that sweet touch <3