Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese (Printable Version)

Sweet dates stuffed with goat cheese, wrapped in crispy bacon, and glazed with rosemary-infused honey for an irresistible appetizer.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 6 oz creamy goat cheese, softened
02 - 24 Medjool dates, pitted
03 - 12 slices bacon, cut in half

→ Glaze

04 - 1/3 cup honey
05 - 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
07 - Kosher salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

09 - Candied or toasted walnuts (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice each date lengthwise, remove the pit, and stuff it with goat cheese. Squeeze gently to close.
03 - Wrap each stuffed date with a half slice of bacon, placing the seam side down on the baking sheet.
04 - In a small bowl, mix honey, chopped rosemary, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to make the glaze.
05 - Drizzle half of the honey mixture over the bacon-wrapped dates, ensuring a nice coating.
06 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized.
07 - Drizzle the remaining honey and sprinkle candied or toasted walnuts on top before serving.

# Notes:

01 - These sweet and savory dates are perfect for holiday gatherings or as an appetizer.
02 - You can prepare these ahead of time and refrigerate, adding the glaze just before baking.
03 - Adjust cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference.

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