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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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)

Freeze Goat Cheese First 🧊
Chill your goat cheese in the freezer for 15-20 minutes before stuffing to prevent it from melting out during cooking and to make it easier to handle.
Pit Dates Carefully 🔪
Use a small paring knife to create a lengthwise slit in each Medjool date rather than trying to remove the pit from the end—this preserves the date's shape and makes stuffing cleaner.
Overlap Bacon Properly 🥓
Wrap bacon around the date with a slight overlap and tuck the end underneath so it stays sealed during cooking and won't unravel in the oven.
Glaze in Two Stages 🍁
Brush the maple glaze halfway through baking, then again in the final 2 minutes—this creates a caramelized coating without burning the bacon or dates.
Bloom Spices in Oil 🌶️
Toast the red pepper flakes and fresh rosemary briefly in warm maple syrup before glazing to intensify their flavors and create a more cohesive, complex taste.