Bacon Wrapped Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates With Honey

Crispy Bacon Wrapped Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates with honey are the perfect appetizer for any party! Guaranteed to impress your guests.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 107kcal

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
Prepare the dates. With a sharp paring knife, split each date in half lengthwise (but not all the way through) to open. Remove the pit and discard.
Stuff the dates with cheese. Using a small spoon, stuff a small amount of goat cheese into the cavity of each date and press the sides together to close. Avoid overstuffing the dates
Wrap the dates in bacon. Cut the bacon slices in half. Wrap each date with a slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick. Arrange the dates evenly on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle black pepper on top.
Bake. Place the tray in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Once cooked, remove the tray from the oven and transfer the dates to a paper towel to catch any extra grease from the bacon.
Prepare the honey drizzle. Whisk together the honey and cayenne pepper in a small bowl, until smooth without any lumps.
Serve. Place the dates on a serving platter and add a drizzle of honey over the top with a sprinkle of finely minced rosemary. Pour any remaining honey into a small condiment bowl to serve for dipping.

Vegan & Vegetarian Options: Use vegan cream cheese instead of goat cheese, maple syrup instead of honey, and skip the bacon. Baking the dates for this version is optional.

Add Nuts: For a crunchy texture, add a small walnut piece inside the date along with the goat cheese.

Herb Options: The rosemary pairs so well with the honey, but you would also use fresh thyme.