What’s the best recipe for a laid-back game day? How about one that’s simple, delicious and leaves your kitchen smelling like sweet dates and (fan favorite) bacon?
These bacon-wrapped dates with goat cheese are the perfect snack for an afternoon game, or a cozy night for two beside a fire. They are that perfect combination of sweet and salty cut with a bit of creamy goat cheese. AND they are naturally finger-food sized, so stick a toothpick in them and invite your guests to help themselves.
Pair these with our 16.5% Cabernet Sauvignon – a match far more worthy than anything you’ll find on the field.
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon (often thin bacon works better)
- 16 dates
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice the dates lengthwise on one side to create an opening. Remove the pit.
- Using a spoon, stuff a small amount of goat cheese into the cavity of each date and press the sides together to close.
- Cut the bacon slices in half. Wrap each date with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Arrange evenly on a baking sheet with raised edges (otherwise grease will get everywhere) and make for 10 minutes. Remove the dates and use the toothpick to turn each one so it’s laying on its side. Bake for another 5-8 minutes, until browned to your liking, and turn the dates to the other side and repeat. Remove from oven, place on a paper towel lined plate, and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Recipe from Pinch of Yum. Find it online HERE.
