Description
Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates with Rosemary Honey are a must-try appetizer that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. These luxurious bites are made with creamy goat cheese, wrapped in crispy bacon, and drizzled with a fragrant rosemary honey glaze. Ideal for holiday gatherings, parties, or casual get-togethers, they are quick to prepare and guaranteed to impress your guests. Each bite is a delightful explosion of flavor that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces creamy goat cheese
- 24 plump Medjool dates
- 12 slices thinly sliced bacon (cut in half)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Split each date lengthwise, remove the pit, and stuff generously with goat cheese.
- Wrap half a slice of bacon around each stuffed date, placing seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, rosemary, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper; drizzle half over the dates.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and caramelized.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with remaining glaze drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg