Bacon Wrapped Dates Recipe

white plate of bacon wrapped dates with toothpicks.

4.89 from 9 votes

This bacon wrapped dates recipe is my go-to appetizer for dinner parties of any size! You just need three ingredients and 20 minutes to make this delicious dish.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Spanish

Servings: servings

Calories: 136.81kcal

Author: Lauren Aloise

Ingredients

6 strips thinly sliced bacon or serrano ham or prosciutto
12 large dates
3 ounces goat cheese
12 toothpicks soaked in water to minimize charring
12 Marcona almonds optional

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Slice the dates lengthwise and carefully remove the pit. Replace it with a small amount of goat cheese, and the almond if using. Press the edges of the dates together to seal.
Cut the strips of bacon in half, and wrap each date in one piece of bacon. Poke a toothpick through the date to secure the bacon.
Place on a rimmed baking dish, leaving space between each date. Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through, until the bacon is brown and crispy.
Leave them to cool for a few minutes, then serve and enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or nuts inside for fun and tasty variations!
Use an easy-to-clean baking dish with a raised rim to catch the bacon grease. Alternatively, use a sheet pan lined with foil to make cleanup easy.
This recipe makes 12 pintxos, but you can easily change the quantities to make as many or as few as you need for your guests or just for you.

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