These easy appetizers are sweet, savory, and bacony in one bite. Baking the dates caramelizes them, perfectly complementing the smooth cream cheese and crispy bacon. The recipe is also easy to scale up for larger gatherings.
On the Ingredients
- Dates are a type of fruit that come from the date palm tree. Dates have been enjoyed in the Middle East for at least 9000 years, and today, they are cultivated across northern Africa, the Middle East, the Horn of Africa, Australia, South Asia, and California. Dried dates are a very popular snack and are enjoyed in various savory and sweet preparations. Because of their natural sweetness, they are also a popular method of sweetening treats without processed sugar. The two main types of dates enjoyed in the US are Medjool, plump and sweet, and Deglet, smaller, drier, and milder. Dates are very nutritious and are low on the glycemic index despite their sweetness. (Read more about dates.)
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
30
minutesTotal time
40
minutesThese easy appetizers are sweet, savory, and bacony in one bite. Baking the dates caramelizes them, perfectly complementing the smooth cream cheese and crispy bacon. The recipe is also easy to scale up for larger gatherings.
Ingredients
1/3 cup cream cheese
8 Medjool dates
4 slices bacon
chives for garnish
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375° F.
- Slice halfway through the dates lengthwise and revoke the pit—stuff each one with cream cheese.
- Cut the bacon slices in half and wrap them around each date, securing them with a toothpick.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the dates on it. Bake for 30 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and browned. Garnish with chopped chives and serve!
