Hot Honey & Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates
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15 minutes
25 minutes
Sweet dates stuffed with creamy goat cheese, wrapped in crispy bacon, and finished with a spicy honey drizzle.
Ingredients
- 16 large Medjool dates, pitted
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- ½ tsp The Heat Is On seasoning, divided
- 8 slices thin-cut bacon, cut in half
- 2 tbsp honey
- 16 toothpicks
- chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Directions
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place an oven-safe wire rack on top.
In a small bowl, mix the goat cheese with ¼ teaspoon of The Heat Is On seasoning.
Make a lengthwise opening in each date, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Fill each date with approximately 1 teaspoon of the seasoned goat cheese.
Wrap each stuffed date with half a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
Arrange the dates on the wire rack, leaving space between each one.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the bacon is fully cooked and crispy.
While the dates bake, warm the honey slightly and stir in the remaining ¼ teaspoon seasoning.
Remove the dates from the oven and allow them to cool for 3–5 minutes.
Drizzle with the spicy honey and garnish with parsley before serving.