Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon and Drizzled with Rosemary Honey
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with these Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon and Drizzled with Rosemary Honey. This easy-to-make appetizer brings together the creamy richness of goat cheese, the savory crunch of crispy bacon, and a sweet herbal touch from rosemary-infused honey. Perfect for any gathering, whether it’s a casual get-together or a festive celebration, these bites are sure to steal the spotlight on your appetizer platter. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, they offer a unique blend of sweet and savory that will leave your guests raving about them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 (2 dates per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces creamy goat cheese
- 24 Medjool dates
- 12 slices thinly sliced bacon (cut in half)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice each date in half lengthwise, pit them, and stuff generously with goat cheese.
- Wrap each stuffed date with half a slice of bacon, placing seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix honey, rosemary, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper; drizzle half over the wrapped dates.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and golden.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with remaining rosemary honey drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 date (28g)
- Calories: 88
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 9mg