Bacon Wrapped Dates

Shot of dates wrapped in bacon served on round white plate garnished with rosemary.

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Mouthwatering Bacon Wrapped Dates are the perfect sweet and savory appetizer! These bite-sized delights are stuffed with creamy goat cheese, crunchy nuts and a touch of cinnamon, then wrapped in crispy bacon and brushed with a sweet glaze. Stuffed dates are effortless, elegant and exploding with flavor!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon wrapped dates, bacon wrapped dates recipe, dates wrapped in bacon, stuffed dates

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Servings dates

Calories 167kcal

Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

⅓ cup goat cheese or cream cheese, softened
¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, almonds, etc.
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 Medjool dates pitted
6 slices bacon not thick cut
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
In a small bowl, combine softened goat cheese or cream cheese with chopped walnuts and ground cinnamon.
⅓ cup goat cheese, ¼ cup chopped walnuts, ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Stuff each date with about 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture. The dates should be stuffed to the top.
12 Medjool dates
Cut bacon in half and wrap around each date, securing the bacon with a toothpick if needed.
6 slices bacon
Place dates on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, combine melted butter and honey (or maple syrup if using) and brush dates with the mixture.
1 tablespoon honey, 2 tablespoons butter
Bake the dates for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping dates halfway through, until the bacon is cooked and crispy. Serve immediately.

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Storage Information

Make Ahead: Dates can be prepped (pitted and stuffed) a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container until ready to bake.
Leftovers: Leftover stuffed dates should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to crisp up the bacon.
Reheating: You can reheat leftover dates by baking at 350°F for about 7 minutes!.
Freezing: Dates wrapped in bacon can be frozen before baking. Place them on a baking sheet and flash freeze for 30 minutes to freeze individually. Transfer dates to a freezer-safe bag or container. Bake straight from the freezer but add a few extra minutes to the baking time.

Can I make these in an air fryer?

Absolutely! Cook at 375°F for about 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bacon is crispy.

Toast the nuts for more flavor! Spread walnuts (or pecans) in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Let cool before chopping and adding to the cheese.

Please see post above for more information, recipe tips and frequently asked questions.

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