Sweet Medjool dates filled with tangy goat cheese, wrapped in crispy bacon—an easy, flavorful appetizer.
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Make a lengthwise slit in each date using a small knife and remove the pit if not already removed.
03 - Fill each date with approximately 1 teaspoon of goat cheese, gently pressing the date closed around the filling.
04 - Wrap each stuffed date with half a slice of bacon, securing the ends underneath or with a toothpick if necessary.
05 - Place the wrapped dates seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the bacon is crisp and browned.
07 - Allow the dates to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
