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Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Cheese & Honey

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These irresistible bacon-wrapped dates are stuffed with creamy cheese, baked until crispy, and finished with a drizzle of honey and flaky sea salt. The perfect sweet-savory appetizer for parties, holidays, or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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  • 20 pitted Medjool dates (about 7 oz)
  • 10 slices regular-cut bacon (about 8 oz)
  • 3 oz goat cheese, blue cheese, or cream cheese (about 1 heaping teaspoon per date)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or freshly ground black pepper (optional)
  • Flaky sea salt, to finish
  • Toothpicks or small skewers

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. If using, set a wire rack on top.
  2. If dates aren’t pitted, slice lengthwise and remove pits, creating a pocket for filling.
  3. Stuff each date with about 1 heaping teaspoon of cheese. Gently press to close.
  4. Cut each bacon slice in half crosswise. Wrap one piece of bacon around each stuffed date, seam-side down. Secure with a toothpick.
  5. Sprinkle with smoked paprika or black pepper, if desired.
  6. Arrange wrapped dates on the prepared baking sheet or wire rack, spaced apart.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove tray, flip each date with tongs, and bake for another 8–10 minutes, until bacon is golden and crispy.
  8. Remove from oven. While hot, drizzle each date with honey and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  9. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil the dates for 1–2 minutes at the end, watching closely. Use goat cheese for tang, blue cheese for bold flavor, or cream cheese for a mild option. Dates can be stuffed and wrapped ahead of time, then baked just before serving. For dairy-free, use almond butter or vegan cheese. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven for best texture.

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