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    Bacon Wrapped Dates with Cheese

    November 7, 2019 | Jump to Recipe | Print Recipe

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    Close up of bacon wrapped dates stuffed with cream cheese on a white plate ready to serve #bingeworthybites #baconwrappeddateswithcheese #baconwrappeddates #thanksgivingappetizers #appetizers #partyappetizers

    Close up of bacon wrapped dates stuffed with cream cheese on a white plate #bingeworthybites #baconwrappeddateswithcheese #baconwrappeddates #thanksgivingappetizers #appetizers #partyappetizers Food and photography make a dangerous combination when you’re hungry. ???? Here’s a close up to create an illusion of abundance. ????????????  Crispy bacon wrapped around sweet Medjool dates then filled with creamy delicious cheese make for the perfect complementary trio. Only THREE ingredients, so easy to make, and the coolest appetizer at the party.

    FAVORITE FILLING OPTIONS FOR BACON WRAPPED DATES:

    Bacon and dates are extremely versatile, my favorite fillings are cream cheese, or a cream cheese ricotta duo! If you want to switch up your filling some other really delicious options to try are:

    • Cream Cheese
    • Ricotta Cheese
    • Cream Cheese & Ricotta blend (mix ½ and ½)
    • Goat cheese
    • Bleu cheese
    • Mango Chutney
    • WANT TO MAKE IT DAIRY FREE, GLUTEN FREE & PALEO FRIENDLY? ROASTED ALMONDS (plus they add a little extra crunch!)

    HOW TO MAKE BACON WRAPPED DATES:

    Overhead picture of prepared pitted dates sliced down the middle on pan with parchment paper #bingeworthybites #baconwrappeddateswithcheese #baconwrappeddates #thanksgivingappetizers #appetizers #partyappetizers

    Start by preparing your dates. Pit the date by slicing down the middle and removing the pit, this is where the stuffing will go.

    Overhead picture of prepared pitted dates sliced down the middle filled with cheese on pan with parchment paper #bingeworthybites #baconwrappeddateswithcheese #baconwrappeddates #thanksgivingappetizers #appetizers #partyappetizers

    If you're filling your bacon wrapped dates with a soft cheese take a spoon and spread cheese into the date (pictured above).

    Overhead picture of prepared bacon wrapped dates with toothpick on pan with parchment paper ready to bake #bingeworthybites #baconwrappeddateswithcheese #baconwrappeddates #thanksgivingappetizers #appetizers #partyappetizers

    Slice a strip of bacon in half and wrap your date. Slide toothpick through where the bacon overlaps to keep everything in place (the toothpick will also make it easy to flip the bacon halfway through baking so it cooks and gets an even crisp!). If you like your bacon extra crispy (like me) bake at 375° for 10 minutes on one side, then take them out of the oven to flip and do 8 minutes on the other side!

    Close up of bacon wrapped dates stuffed with cream cheese on a white plate ready to serve #bingeworthybites #baconwrappeddateswithcheese #baconwrappeddates #thanksgivingappetizers #appetizers #partyappetizers They're ready to serve!

    Enjoy!

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    Looking for MORE Fall recipes? Don’t worry, I gotchu. Try MUSHROOM TOAST WITH RICOTTA SPREAD, SEA SALT CARAMEL APPLE [OATMEAL] COOKIES,  PERFECT FALL PUMPKIN MUFFINS or my favorite PUMPKIN ROLL DELIGHT!

    Close up of bacon wrapped dates stuffed with cream cheese on a white plate

    Bacon Wrapped Dates with Cheese

    Callie
    Crispy bacon wrapped around sweet Medjool dates then filled with creamy delicious cheese make for the perfect complementary trio.
    4.43 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Servings 18 pieces

    Ingredients
      

    • 18 Medjool dates
    • 9 strips bacon
    • 8 oz cream cheese *other great cheese options mentioned in post above!

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
    • To prevent toothpicks from burning place 18 toothpicks in a small bowl filled with water letting them soak for 15 minutes. (I'm impatient and usually skip this step and it's fine)
    • Pit the date by slicing down the middle and removing the pit, this is where the stuffing will go.
    • Open date where pit was removed and fill with soft cheese of your choice or almonds.
      *If you're filling your bacon wrapped dates with a soft cheese take a spoon and spread cheese into the date where pit previously was (example picture in post).
    • Slice a strip of bacon in half and wrap your date.
    • Slide toothpick through where the bacon overlaps to keep everything in place (the toothpick will also make it easy to flip the bacon halfway through baking so it cooks and gets an even crisp!).
    • bake at 375° for 10 minutes on one side, then take them out of the oven to flip and do about 8 minutes on the other side!
    • They’re ready to serve - Enjoy!

    Notes

    Did you make this recipe? I wanna see!Post a picture & tag @bingeworthybites on Instagram and hashtag it! #bingeworthybites

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1piece
    Keyword bacon, dates, easy, easy appetizer, easy recipes, fall recipes, gluten free, paleo
    DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?I wanna see! Tag @bingeworthybites on Instagram!

     

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