I know what you’re thinking, ‘I needed this recipe before the holidays, not after’. You’re wrong. It’s never too early or too late for a good nibble. We love this recipe. I have to give G credit for the goat cheese. He’s a big fan and it was his idea to start using it instead of cream cheese. This is the complete combination of sweet and savory.
We usually approach this as a team effort. It doesn’t take forever, it only seems that way if you’re doing it by yourself. We are lucky enough to have a large bulk food department at our local grocery store here on the Island. If you can get pitted date, by all means do so. It’s hard enough making the slice for filling without going all the way through the date. This is a sticky operation. Also, if you’re a good Norwegian like me, the minute you start smelling dates, you want a date bar. I’ll make some soon and share Grandma Olson’s recipe with you.
This much bacon will make about 24 stuffed dates. G and I usually double this depending on how many people we plan on serving.
12 ounce package bacon (you don’t want the thick cut style)
1 pound of pitted dates
7 ounces goat cheese
Cut the bacon in half. This will yield approximately 24 slices. Slice the dates to give yourself cheese access. Fill each date with about 1 teaspoon of goat cheese. Wrap each one with a slice of bacon. Skewer with a toothpick. This will hold everything in place and give you a handle for when it’s time to eat them. Place on a cookie sheet topped with parchment or a silpat.
Bake at 425 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes, turning them about half way through.
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With a 7 ounce package you will have plenty of cheese to make a couple of batches.
We like to serve them warm or room temperature.
and remember: You are the result of 4 billion years of evolution; act like it! Big kiss, Lynn
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