How do I cook bacon-wrapped dates?

Experience the sweet and savory bliss of our bacon-wrapped dates! Perfectly balanced flavors that make for a delicious appetizer or snack.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I cook Bacon-Wrapped Dates. Items include: dates cheese bacon toothpicks

dates 24 pitted dates
cheese Goat cheese or blue cheese, small pieces
bacon 24 slices of bacon
toothpicks As needed

Take note
Be careful when handling hot bacon and remember to let them cool down a bit before devouring them!

1

Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

Prepare the dates

Take 24 pitted dates and stuff each one with a small piece of cheese, like goat cheese or blue cheese. Make sure to close the dates tightly.

3

Wrap them up

Wrap each stuffed date with a slice of bacon, securing it with toothpicks as needed. Place the wrapped dates seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.

4

Bake until crispy

Pop the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and golden brown. Keep an eye on them as they can quickly go from crispy to burnt!

5

Enjoy the deliciousness

Remove the bacon-wrapped dates from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Remove the toothpicks before serving. These little bites of heaven are best enjoyed warm, so grab one and savor the sweet and savory combination!