Bacon Wrapped Dates
Serves 24
15 mins prep
25 mins cook
40 mins total
These easy Bacon Wrapped Dates are the perfect appetizer. They're stuffed with an herb cream cheese, drizzled with honey, and so dang addicting.
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Preheat oven to [wprm-temperature value="400" unit="F"] and line two large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut 12 pieces of bacon in half, place them on one of the baking sheets, and bake for 10 minutes. The bacon will still be floppy but some of the fat will have rendered off (this makes the bacon crispier later).
In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and garlic powder. Add salt and pepper to your taste preference.
Place the herb cream cheese in a piping bag or sealable plastic bag. Cut a ½ inch of the tip off and set aside.
Carefully cut the dates in half, fill them with herb cream cheese, and close them. Wrap each date with a half slice of bacon and place a toothpick through the center to hold it together.
ELIZABETH'S NOTE: If you're prepping these ahead of time, stop here. Place them in an airtight baking sheet and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Place the dates on the baking sheet in 6 row of 4. Bake the dates for 5 minutes and then brush them with honey. Continue baking for 5 to 10 minutes or until desired crispiness of the bacon.
Serve immediately!
