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Crisp bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with cheese are placed on a wooden board. Sliced jalapeños are in front.

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Dates

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Spanish
Keyword: bacon wrapped dates, jalapeno bacon dates
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 20 dates
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Laureen King
Sweet, spicy, and savory! Bacon wrapped jalapeño dates with creamy goat cheese make an easy party appetizer everyone loves.
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Ingredients

  • 20 dates pitted (I prefer mejool dates)
  • 10 slices bacon regular sliced (not thick)
  • 2-3 medium Jalapeño Peppers seeded and sliced
  • 2.5-3 ounces Goat Cheese
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Make a lengthwise slit on one side of each date and remove the pit, creating a small pocket for the stuffing.
  • Add a slice of jalapeño inside each date then stuff goat cheese into the remaining space. Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to press the cheese firmly into the date.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper on the outside of each stuffed date.
  • Wrap each stuffed date with half strip of bacon, ensuring that the bacon covers the entire date and only overlaps slightly and secure with a toothpick.
  • Place the bacon-wrapped dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Leave some space between each date to allow for even cooking.
  • Bake the dates for about 15-20 minutes or until the bacon becomes crispy and browned to your liking. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
  • Once done, remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the dates cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.2mg