Bacon Wrapped Dates
with Goat Cheese
a sweet treat recipe
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Stuffed with herbed goat cheese and glazed with ancho-infused maple syrup, these bacon-wrapped dates strike the perfect balance between smoky, creamy, and subtly spicy.
TIME (ACTIVE) | 25 M
TIME (INACTIVE) | 20 M
TOTAL | 45 M
15 SERVINGS
| 2 dates
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Arrange bacon slices in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Cook the bacon for 10 minutes—it should be lightly cooked but still flexible. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- While the bacon cooks, make a lengthwise slit in each date (without cutting all the way through) and remove any remaining pits.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened goat cheese, marjoram, oregano, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Using a spoon or your hands, fill each date with about 1/2-1 teaspoon of the cheese mixture. Press gently to close.
- Cut each bacon slice into 2-3 pieces. Each piece should be long enough to wrap around a date with a slight overlap.
- Wrap one piece of bacon around each stuffed date, stretching slightly to overlap the ends. Secure with a toothpick if needed. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup and ancho chile powder.
- Brush or lightly drizzle the mixture over the bacon-wrapped dates.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves if desired. Serve warm.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in an oven preheated to 350°F for 5-8 minutes.
For best results, use goat cheese in log form (rather than crumbled) for easier mixing and a creamy texture.
Adjust the filling and bacon based on your dates' size -- use more filling per date for larger dates and cut bacon into 2-3 pieces per slice as needed.
whole
Marjoram features small, oval-shaped leaves that are gray-green in color with flavor notes of pine, citrus, and camphor.
0.07 oz - PORTION$0.50
0.35 oz - JAR$5
0.35 oz - REFILL$4
greek
flakes
Greek oregano is popular and best known in America for its use in tomato sauces for pizza. However, its woodsy pungency can complement a variety of other savory meat and vegetable dishes.
0.14 oz - PORTION$0.50
0.53 oz - JAR$4
0.53 oz - REFILL$3
2 oz - REFILL$9
powder
Signature garlicky taste in powdered form. Ideal for spice blends. Also useful for dressings or other stored foodstuffs. The powder will give foods a garlicky taste without overpowering more nuanced inclusions.
0.35 oz - PORTION$0.50
2.5 oz - JAR$7
2.5 oz - REFILL$6
8 oz - REFILL$15
powder
Powdered ancho chile pepper has a lingering, but gentle spicy heat. It is a deep brick-red color and is often used in thick sauces: adobe, mole, enchilada.
