Olenka Cooks Recipe | Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly can be more affordable.

goat cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Feta is lower in calories, and cream cheese is often less expensive.

Cut the dates lengthwise and remove the pit if necessary.

Stuff the dates with goat milk cheese.

Cut the bacon strips in half.

Wrap each date with a half strip of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.

Place the wrapped dates on an aluminum foil-lined cookie sheet.

Lightly brush the wrapped dates with maple syrup.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.

Remove from the oven, flip the dates, and return to the oven for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.

Let the bacon-wrapped dates rest for about 5 minutes after baking.

Plate the bacon-wrapped dates, leaving the toothpicks in if desired.

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