Pan-Fried Bacon-Wrapped Dates
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These Pan-Fried Bacon Wrapped Dates are one of those appetizers that just ticks all the boxes. Salty, sweet, tangy, smoky, and warm. It’s got something for everyone!
Succulent dates, pitted and stuffed with tangy goat cheese, then wrapped in your favorite bacon and pan-fried. Serve them up while they’re warm and juicy. Appetizers don’t get much better than this!
Can I make these Bacon Wrapped Dates Ahead of Time?
One of the great things about these appetizers is that you can make them UP to the point of frying them. Just lay them all on a baking sheet, cover them, and keep them in the refrigerator! They’re ready to cook when you are which means party prep is easy as can be!
What about making Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped dates?
UHHH YEAH! That’s what the Air Fryer was MADE FOR! Ok, that’s not really true BUT talk about easy!! Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Dates are amazing! If you have an Air Fryer definitely try them.
And if you LOVE your Air Fryer then definitely try these Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Crackers too. I mean come on, they are fabulous!!
What Do I need to Pan-Fried Make Bacon Wrapped Dates?
- Dates
- Goat Cheese
- Bacon (get your favorite!)
- Toothpicks(optional!)
- Frying Pan
- Oven OR toaster oven
What kind of bacon should I use?
I ALWAYS recommend that people use the bacon they know and love. Thick or thin, peppered, homemade or store-bought, use what you have or love. That way these will be appetizers you enjoy!
If you’re going to use thick-cut bacon you should know that they might need to be secured with a toothpick(read about those below!) And the bacon may take longer to cook so give a couple of minutes longer to finish in the oven than thin-cut bacon!
What Kind of Goat Cheese Should I use?
I just bought the Costco Pack of goat cheese, we like it well enough. If you prefer a fancier brand OR one with herbs in it, use that!
If You plan to use toothpicks Read This
If you plan to use toothpicks it’s worth mentioning that they should be soaked in water for a couple of minutes before being cooked. They can brown and burn and even catch on fire if they’re not soaked in water.
Pan-Fried Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Ingredients
- 20 dates
- 1/2 cup goat cheese
- 10 strips bacon
Instructions
- if you plan to put a toothpick in these to keep them from popping open drop those toothpicks in a cup of water right off the bat–see notes!
- preheat the oven to 400°
- pit the dates if they're not already pitted by cutting them lengthwise and pulling the pit out
- stuff each date with a little goat cheese
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- wrap each date in bacon
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- lay seam side down in a frying pan
- pan-fry for 2-3 minutes on each side
- then slide the pan in the oven to continue for 8-10 minutes cooking until the bacon is crispy and the goat cheese is hot
- serve while still hot
Notes
Nutrition
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Mmm I love bacon wrapped dates! I have never thought to pan fry them but now I want to try!
Love every bite of these bacon-wrapped dates. So easy to make, creamy, and addictive!