This is one of our favorite, simple appetizers! Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates are filled with Havarti Cheese, baked until golden brown, and topped with a few chopped green onions. Delish!
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The mix of sweet dates, smokey bacon, and creamy cheese is the perfect combination for an appetizer for get togethers or simple snack for yourself.
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Recipe Ingredients
- Medjool Dates
- Havarti Cheese
- Thick Cut Bacon
- Green Onions for garnish
Ingredient Notes
I like thick cut bacon. I cut in half, then I cut the halves in half. If you prefer more bacon, Use a half a slice of bacon per date.
Other mild cheeses you can use in place of the Havarti are Cheese Monterey Jack, Gouda, or a mild cheddar. I bet cream cheese would also be excellent to stuff these dates with.
Recipe Directions
Preheat the oven to 400° Fahrenheit. Split the dates and remove the pits. Slice the bacon and cheese into strips.
Open up a date and stuff with a slice of cheese. Wrap the bacon around the date and secure with a toothpick.
Place the bacon wrapped dates on a baking sheet. Bake the dates for 10 minutes, flip over and continue to cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the bacon has reach the desired crispiness.
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Mom Tip
Buy the dates that have already had the pits removed. It makes like a little bit easier.
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Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates
Ingredients
- 16 Medjool dates pitted
- 4 Slices Bacon thick-cut
- 4 Slices Havarti Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Green Onions finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° Fahrenheit.
- Split the dates and remove the pits.
- Cut the bacon in half, then half again. Or, use more bacon and use a half of slice per date.
- Cut each slice of Havarti Cheese into 4 strips.
- Open up a date and stuff with a slice of cheese. Wrap the bacon around the date and secure with a toothpick.
- Place the dates on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, flip over, and continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the dates from the oven when they have reached the desired color and crispness.
- Sprinkle the dates with the chopped green onions. Serve when they have cooled slightly.
jillian says
This is a mouthwatering appetizer that will be gobbled up and any party!
Caroline says
I've made variations on this a number of times and agree they're really tasty. Dates and bacon go so well together.
FamilyAroundTheTable (@FamTable) says
What a great appetizer for a New Year's party! Love that you used havarti.
Louise says
YUMMY! I have never really used dates in cooking, but this recipe makes want to try it for sure!
Adrianne - Sweet Caramel Sunday says
Yum, what a fabulous appetiser for the many parties around this time of year! I am sure these will be a hit for everyone, thanks for sharing!