Description
Indulge in these irresistible sweet and savory bites featuring creamy blue cheese and crispy bacon, perfect for any gathering or cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates (pitted)
- 4 oz blue cheese (creamy variety)
- 12 slices thick-cut bacon
- Toothpicks (for securing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Slice each Medjool date lengthwise and gently open them up.
- Stuff each date with a generous spoonful of blue cheese.
- Wrap each stuffed date with a slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick.
- Place the wrapped dates on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before transferring to a serving platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For a milder flavor, substitute blue cheese with goat cheese or feta. Consider drizzling with honey or adding crushed red pepper flakes for extra flavor.