Stuffed Dates With Goat Cheese: Easy Indulgence with Turkey Bacon
Stuffed Dates with Goat Cheese and Turkey Bacon is a delightful appetizer that combines sweet and savory flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large Medjool dates
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each date lengthwise and remove the pit.
- Fill each date with goat cheese.
- Wrap each stuffed date with a piece of turkey bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Place the dates on a baking sheet and drizzle with honey.
- Sprinkle with black pepper and sea salt.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, use smoked turkey bacon.
- Experiment with different cheeses like blue cheese or cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
Keywords: Stuffed Dates, Goat Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Appetizer, Easy Recipe