Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese

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These Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed With Goat Cheese are made with just four ingredients. Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates are a flavor-packed appetizer that is always a party hit!

You can make this recipe for $19.31. It makes sixteen servings for just $1.21 per serving.

We recommend our Classic Cheese Ball, Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms, and Crockpot Cranberry Meatballs for more appetizer recipes.

An overhead picture of the finished Bacon Wrapped Dates on a wooden serving tray.

Calling all bacon lovers! We have a unique appetizer that you have to try. This recipe is an impressive dish that is simple to make with a few ingredients. The sweet dates are stuffed with tangy goat cheese and then wrapped in salty bacon.

The sweet and salty mouthwatering combination is irresistible. These dates make the perfect appetizer for any holiday party, New Year’s Eve, a game day party, or any other time you need delicious finger food.

This recipe is a little on the pricey side, but it is well worth it! Also, keep an eye out for Medjool dates at Costo during the holidays because buying them there will cut the cost significantly!

Ingredients & Cost:

Recipe Cost: $19.31

Per Serving: $1.21

32 large Medjool dates – $12.99
1/2 cup goat cheese – $2.46
32 roasted whole almonds – $0.50
16 slices bacon – $3.36

To find out more about how we price our recipes, check out Budget Recipes Explained.

Instructions

First, preheat the oven and prepare a baking sheet with foil and a wire rack.
Next, cut a slit into a date and remove the pit.
Stuff each date with an almond and goat cheese.
Pinch the date closed and wrap it in bacon. Plate the date on the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dates.
Finally, bake for about 30 minutes and enjoy.

A picture collage showing How to Make Bacon Wrapped Dates

RECIPE VARIATIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

You can substitute the goat cheese for any other salty cheese, such as blue cheese or feta.
Substitute the almond for another type of nut. Pecans would work well.

STORAGE AND REHEATING TIPS

SERVE: You can keep the bacon-wrapped dates at room temperature for about two hours before they need to be refrigerated.

STORE: Place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

FREEZE: Place the cooled dates on a baking sheet on a single layer. Freeze for one hour or until frozen soil. Then transfer to a freezer-safe container or Ziploc bag.

THAW AND REHEAT: To thaw, place the dates in the refrigerator overnight or place them at room temperature for 2-3 hours. Place the dates on a white rack set over a baking sheet. Heat in a 350 degree F oven for about 10 minutes or until heated through.

COOK’S TOOLS

baking sheet
wire rack
chef’s knife

A pile of the finished Bacon Wrapped Dates on a widen cutting board.

RECIPE FAQs

What cheese goes with dates?

Our favorite cheese is goat cheese. But you can also use feta, bleu cheese, or ricotta. Just note substituting the cheese will slightly alter the taste of the dates.

What does bacon look like when it’s done cooking?

Bacon is done cooking when it is golden brown. If it is still pink, it is undercooked. On the contrary, if the bacon is dark brown, then it is overcooked.

GET KIDS INVOLVED

Ages 2-3: Have your little one place the dates on the baking sheet after you wrap them in bacon. A fun counting activity will be to count the dates as they place them on the baking sheet.

Ages 4-5: Your child can get the almonds ready to stuff in the dates. Have your child practice counting as they get out the correct amount of dates.

Ages 6-8: Guide your child’s hands as you show them how to cut a slit in the date. Teach them proper knife safety as you do this.

Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe.

Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe, unsupervised, while you do the happy dance in the corner!

BUDGET TIPS

During the holidays we almost always find Medjool dates at Costo for a much better price than listed above, so keep an eye out!
You’ll also find the almonds, bacon, and goat cheese at Costo for a better price than listed above. Buying groceries in bulk at at clubs like Costo and Sam’s Club save us a lot of money during the holidays when we do a lot of entertainig and attend numerous parties.

A hand picking up a bacon wrapped date stuffed with goat cheese.

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