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Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese

A plate of perfectly cooked, glazed bacon-wrapped dates, showing crispy bacon and a hint of filling.

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Prepare this sweet and salty appetizer, often called Devils on Horseback, for a simple yet impressive finger food.

Ingredients

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  • 12 Medjool dates
  • 4 ounces soft goat cheese
  • 12 thin slices bacon
  • 12 toothpicks

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Carefully slice each date lengthwise down one side and remove the pit.
  3. Stuff about one teaspoon of goat cheese into the center of each pitted date.
  4. Wrap one slice of bacon around each stuffed date, securing it with a toothpick inserted through the center.
  5. Place the wrapped dates seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, turning halfway through, until the bacon is crisp and cooked through.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

  • If you prefer a tangier flavor, substitute blue cheese for the goat cheese.
  • For extra crispiness, you can briefly broil the dates for the last minute, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  • You can assemble these an hour ahead of time and keep them refrigerated before baking.

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