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Bacon-Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Drizzled with Maple Syrup Recipe

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  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 20 bacon wrapped dates
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Bacon Wrapped Dates are a delicious and easy appetizer featuring sweet Medjool dates stuffed with creamy goat cheese, wrapped in smoky bacon, and glazed with maple syrup. Baked to crispy perfection and garnished with fresh parsley, these bite-sized treats balance sweet, salty, and savory flavors for a crowd-pleasing snack or party finger food.

Ingredients

Scale

Dates and Filling

  • 20 Medjool dates, pits removed
  • 6 ounces goat cheese, softened

Bacon and Glaze

  • 10 slices bacon, cut in half
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • Cooking spray

Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Lightly coat a sheet pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
  2. Stuff the Dates: Using a small spoon or a piping bag fitted with a plain tip, stuff each pitted date with about 1 teaspoon of softened goat cheese. Gently press the dates shut around the cheese to seal the filling inside.
  3. Wrap with Bacon: Wrap each stuffed date with a half slice of bacon. Secure the bacon in place by inserting a toothpick through the date to prevent it from unraveling during baking.
  4. Apply Maple Syrup Glaze: Brush the maple syrup evenly over the bacon-wrapped dates to add sweetness and help caramelize the bacon as it bakes.
  5. Bake Until Crispy: Place the dates on the prepared sheet pan and bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally. Bake until the bacon is browned and crispy, and the syrup has caramelized.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Remove the dates from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley for a fresh pop of color and flavor, and serve immediately. You can serve them with the toothpicks intact or remove them for a more elegant presentation.

Notes

  • Use a small spoon or a piping bag to easily fill your dates with goat cheese.
  • Avoid thick-cut bacon, as it will require longer cooking times and may not crisp evenly.
  • Serve the dates with toothpicks for easy handling or remove toothpicks for a refined presentation.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed date wrapped in bacon
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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