Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates With Honey Rosemary Glaze

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Ratings 5 from 2 votes
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 400  F
Servings: 24
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year, Winter, Fall
Ingredients
  • 5 oz goat cheese (or cream cheese)
  • 24 Medjool dates (pitted)
  • 12 slices bacon (cut in half)
  • 1/3 cup honey (organic, raw, unfiltered)
  • 2 tbsp rosemary (chopped fresh)
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or red pepper flakes)
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2
    Gently open each date lengthwise and fill each date with goat cheese using a butter knife or small spoon.
  3. 3
    Wrap each stuffed date with half a slice of bacon and place seam side down on the baking sheet.
  4. 4
    In a small bowl, mix together the honey, rosemary, cayenne, cinnamon, and sea salt.
  5. 5
    Drizzle about three quarters of the honey mixture evenly over the dates.
  6. 6
    Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the bacon is crispy and caramelized.
  7. 7
    Serve warm with the remaining honey rosemary glaze on top or on the side.
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