Description
These Herby Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates are filled with a creamy, tangy and herb-filled goat cheese, wrapped with smoky bacon, and brushed with a hot honey glaze. They’re easy to make and the perfect party snack or appetizer for the holidays!
Ingredients
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- 4 ounces goat cheese, room temperature (herbs, black pepper)
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 24 medjool dates
- 12 slices of bacon, cut in half
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- pinch of kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a sheet pan (with raised edges) with parchment paper.
- Make the Herby Goat Cheese: Add the goat cheese, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, and lemon zest to a small bowl. Stir together until well combined and set aside.
- Prep the Dates: Cut a slit into the dates, lengthwise, being sure not to cut the dates all the way through. Remove the pit.
- Prep the Hot Honey Glaze: Add the hot honey and a pinch of kosher salt and pepper to a small bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Prep the Bacon: Slice the bacon in half.
- Assemble the Dates: Stuff each date with a teaspoon or so of goat cheese. Then, wrap the half slice of bacon around each date and place on the lined sheet pan.
- Use a pastry brush to brush each of the dates with the hot honey glaze. You won’t use it all so reserve the rest for after the dates have baked.
- Bake the dates at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until the bacon is crisped.
- Remove from the oven and brush the remaining glaze over the dates. Serve warm, garnished with additional fresh herbs, and flaky salt.
