Description
Deliciously sweet and savory bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with creamy goat cheese and glazed with maple syrup. These bite-sized appetizers offer a perfect balance of flavors with crispy bacon, soft dates, and a hint of fresh parsley, ideal for parties or a flavorful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dates and Filling
- 20 Medjool dates, pits removed
- 6 ounces goat cheese, softened
Bacon Wrap and Glaze
- 10 slices bacon, cut in half
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Cooking spray
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat a sheet pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking during baking.
- Stuff the Dates: Using a small spoon or piping bag, fill each pitted date with approximately 1 teaspoon of softened goat cheese. Press the date closed to enclose the cheese completely.
- Wrap with Bacon: Wrap each stuffed date with a half slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick to hold the bacon in place during cooking.
- Apply Maple Syrup Glaze: Brush the wrapped dates generously with maple syrup to add a sweet glaze and help caramelize the bacon.
- Bake: Place the bacon-wrapped dates on the prepared sheet pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking, until the bacon is browned and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley for a fresh pop of color and flavor, then serve immediately, toothpicks can remain or be removed as preferred.
Notes
- You can use a small spoon or a piping bag fitted with a plain tip to fill the dates with goat cheese for ease and precision.
- Avoid thick-cut bacon as it requires longer cooking time and may not crisp properly within the baking duration.
- Serve the dates with toothpicks intact for easy handling, or remove the toothpicks for a more polished presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bacon-wrapped date
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
