Turkey Bacon Wrapped Dates (6 ingredient appetizer)
Sweet, salty, and crispy! These turkey bacon wrapped dates with goat cheese, walnuts, and hot honey are the perfect easy appetizer
Equipment
- Baking sheet or sheet pan
- Parchment paper
- Toothpicks
- Small paring knife or small spoon
Ingredients
- 12 pitted Medjool dates
- 4 oz fig and honey goat cheese or any goat cheese
- 12 Whole walnuts
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves only
- 6 slices turkey bacon cut in half (for 12 pieces)
- Drizzle of hot honey for serving
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 400 F and set the rack to the middle position.
- Prep the dates: Slice each date lengthwise with a small paring knife and remove the pit if necessary.
- Stuff the dates: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of goat cheese into each date. Add one walnut half and a couple of rosemary leaves on top of the cheese mixture.
- Wrap and secure: Wrap each stuffed date with half a slice of turkey bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake and drizzle: Bake at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, flip, then bake another 8 minutes until crispy. Remove from the oven, drizzle with hot honey, and serve warm.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1DateCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 6gFiber: 1g
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