Save Sweet, smoky, and creamy bites featuring dates filled with tangy cream cheese and crunchy walnuts, all wrapped in crisp bacon. These are a perfect appetizer for any occasion and guaranteed to impress your guests.
I first made these bacon wrapped dates for a holiday get-together and they disappeared within minutes. The creamy center and crunchy walnut add such a satisfying contrast to the crisp bacon exterior.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients: 16 Medjool dates (pitted)
- Bacon: 8 slices bacon (halved crosswise)
- Filling: 60 g (about 4 tbsp) cream cheese (softened), 32 walnut halves (about 40 g)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dates:
- Make a small slit in each date and remove the pit if not already pitted.
- Fill Dates:
- Fill each date with about ( ) teaspoon cream cheese and insert a walnut half into the center.
- Seal and Wrap:
- Gently press the dates closed. Wrap each stuffed date with a half-slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Arrange:
- Arrange bacon-wrapped dates seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake:
- Bake for 18( )20 minutes, turning halfway through, until bacon is crisp and golden.
- Serve:
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Save This recipe is always on our family appetizer table. Kids love helping by stuffing the dates—just be sure to supervise when wrapping with bacon!
Required Tools
Sharp knife, small spoon, baking sheet, parchment paper, toothpicks
Allergen Information
Contains dairy and tree nuts. Contains pork. Gluten-free, but carefully read packaging for ingredients.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (2 pieces): 130 calories, 7 g fat, 14 g carbohydrates, 4 g protein
Save Serve these warm for the best flavor. They are sure to be a crowd favorite at any gathering.