Name: Maple Glazed Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16 dates
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 Medjool dates; 4 ounces crumbly goat cheese; 8 thin slices bacon; 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp fresh rosemary; red pepper flakes; black pepper

Maple Glazed Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese

Maple Glazed Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese cover

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Maple Glazed Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

If your dates are not pitted, you will need to pit them before making this recipe. Working one date at a time, slice each date through the middle lengthwise being sure not to cut all the way through. Gently pull the sides apart until you see the pit. Then, use your fingers or the tip of the knife to remove the pit. Repeat with the remaining dates.

Slice the goat cheese into 16 pieces. Stuff each date with a piece of goat cheese, and gently press the sides of the dates to help everything stick together.

Roll each date in a half slice of bacon. Tuck the ends of the bacon under the bottom of each date and use a toothpick to secure the bacon. Line the dates about 1 inch apart on the prepared sheet pan.

Next, whisk the maple syrup, brown sugar, rosemary, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Use a pastry brush to brush all sides of the bacon with the glaze.

Bake the dates for about 10 minutes. Then, flip the dates and bake for another 10 minutes. Flip the dates once more so the bottom is touching the sheet pan. Bake for 5-8 more minutes, just until the bacon is crispy and the glaze has thickened. Keep a close eye towards the end so the glaze doesn't burn!

Let the dates sit on the sheet pan for about 3-5 minutes to let the bacon crisp up a bit more. Then, transfer the dates to a platter. Garnish with more rosemary and red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve hot or at room temperature.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pit Your Dates Strategically 🔪
Use a small paring knife to carefully slit dates lengthwise and remove the pit, creating a pocket for the goat cheese while keeping the date intact for easy wrapping.
Pre-Chill Your Goat Cheese 🧊
Refrigerate the goat cheese for 30 minutes before stuffing to make it firmer and easier to work with, preventing it from oozing out during cooking.
Maple Glaze Timing is Key ⏱️
Brush the maple glaze only in the last 2-3 minutes of baking to prevent burning; the sugar caramelizes quickly at high heat and can become bitter if exposed too long.
Partially Cook Bacon First 🥓
Cook bacon strips until just barely crisp before wrapping around dates so they finish cooking together—raw bacon won't crisp properly in the short baking time, while fully cooked bacon will burn.
Layer Your Spice Strategically 🌶️
Add red pepper flakes directly into the maple glaze rather than dusting them on top to distribute heat evenly throughout the dish and prevent overpowering burnt-spice flavors.