Bacon Wrapped Dates!

goat cheese

🥗Healthier: cream cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cream cheese provides a similar texture at a lower cost.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Slice the dates lengthwise and remove the pits.

Stuff each date with goat cheese, pressing gently to fill.

Wrap each stuffed date with a slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick if necessary.

Place the wrapped dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Drizzle olive oil over the dates and sprinkle with black pepper and salt.

Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is crispy, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove from the oven and drizzle with honey.

Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Serve warm as a delicious appetizer.

Cooking Techniques

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