PrintBacon-Wrapped Dates for an Easy Friendsgiving Appetizer: Impress Your Guests!
Bacon-Wrapped Dates are a delicious and easy appetizer perfect for Friendsgiving, combining sweet and savory flavors that will impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 20 pieces 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 Medjool dates
- 10 slices of bacon, cut in half
- 1/2 cup of goat cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup of balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove the pits from the Medjool dates.
- If using, stuff each date with a small amount of goat cheese.
- Wrap each date with a half slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Place the wrapped dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, consider adding a slice of jalapeño inside the date.
- These can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg