Bacon Wrapped Dates

Make these delicious Bacon-Wrapped Dates with just 3 simple ingredients - crispy bacon, tender dates, and salty feta. They’re a quick, easy, and elegant appetizer for holiday parties and special occasions. With the perfect balance of savory and sweet, Bacon-Wrapped dates are always a crowd favorite.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword Bacon Wrapped Dates, Wrapped dates

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 97kcal

Author Olivia Ribas

Ingredients

8 slices bacon
16 dates
¼ cup feta cheese
Coarse salt and black pepper
Toothpicks

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Start by slicing with a small knife each date lengthwise, but be careful not to cut them completely in half—just enough to remove the pit.
Once the pit is removed, take a small amount (about ½ teaspoon) of feta cheese and stuff it into each date where the pit used to be.
Take a slice of bacon and cut it in half crosswise, creating two shorter bacon strips.
Wrap each stuffed date with one of the shorter bacon strips. Secure the bacon in place by threading a toothpick through the bacon and the date. This will hold everything together during cooking.
Place the bacon-wrapped dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Ensure they're evenly spaced out.
Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the bacon becomes crispy according to your taste. The baking time will depend on the power of your oven and also how crispy you like your bacon to be. Make sure the dates are heated through.
Remove the bacon-wrapped dates from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Carefully remove the toothpicks and season with coarse salt and black pepper before serving.

Notes

Use a toothpick to turn the dates halfway through cooking for even, crispy bacon.
Be careful not to overstuff the dates.
Use regular-cut bacon, as thick-cut will take too long to cook.
For even cooking, don’t overlap the bacon when you wrap the dates.

To Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To Freeze: Flash-freeze the bacon-wrapped dates in a single layer. Then, store them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 1 month.
To Reheat: If frozen, thaw in the fridge overnight. Then, reheat in a 350°F oven until heated through.

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