Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
10-12 minutes
Description
Bacon, but make it fancy: a no-nonsense appetizer that still shows off a little. Salty, sweet, and ready in minutes.
Some appetizers earn their keep without demanding much from you. These bacon-wrapped dates take a simple ingredient and dress it up just enough — crisp bacon, warm, jammy fruit, and a pop of whatever you tuck inside. It’s the kind of holiday bite that feels clever, takes almost no effort, and disappears before you set the tray down.
Ingredients
- 12 slices NCS Thick Cut Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon, cut in half,
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted,
- 2–3 oz goat cheese*,
- Toothpicks,
- Honey, for drizzling,
- Sea salt, for finishing
Cooking Instructions
- Prep the Dates: Pre heat the oven to 400°F. By hand, split each date down the center vertically, just enough to tuck in a small spoonful of cheese. Stuff with filling and press to close so it holds.
- Wrap in Bacon: Wrap half slice of bacon around each date, overlap the ends on the bottom. Secure with a toothpick so it stays put in the oven.
- Bake: Arrange the dates on a parchment-lined pan and roast 18–22 minutes, turning once, until the bacon is deep golden and crisp.
- Finish & Serve: Drizzle lightly with honey and add a pinch of sea salt. Serve warm — they’ll go fast.
