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Thick or thin, the bacon rules the baking time.

NOTE: This approach will take fewer dates and less bacon but will require more cheese. Securing a toothpick on the bottom can help too. Then wrap the bacon around the date boats, being careful to keep the seam on the bottom of the date so it can keep the cheese upright.

Halve the dates and set them like boats for the cheese filling (double the cheese filling).

NOTE: For a hearty flavor, we also recommend Black Forest Bacon from Wellshire Farms for this appetizer and use their uncured corned beef in Reuben Sandwiches too.

Try different bacon types-with the rise of bacon fan culture you’ll find products boasting of dry rubs and various woods for truly unique flavors.

TIP: Thinner bacon cooks faster Thicker bacon takes a little longer. I don’t recommend a maple type flavored bacon for this date appetizer because more sweet is not needed. Thick cut Applewood-smoked bacon wraps Medjool dates with the perfect combination of salty-smoky flavor, but don’t hesitate to try a different type.Lemon pepper and fresh garlic are the only seasonings you’ll need to balance the richness of the dates, bacon, and cheese combo.If you can’t find fresh tarragon, fresh chervil or fennel fronds are suitable, and fresh parsley will do in a pinch! I don’t recommend using dried tarragon which tends to have a musty flavor to it. Fresh tarragon has subtle anise or licorice flavor to it that pairs well without overpowering.Goat cheese is drier and less creamy at room temperature making it easier to mix but softens to a beautifully creamy texture when warmed. Chevre (pronounced “SHEV-ruh”) is a soft cheese made from goat milk with an earthy, tangy flavor similar to cream cheese but slightly more tart.Medjool dates are fresh fruit so you’ll most often find them in the produce section of the store.

Their soft texture makes them easy to pit and quick to bake in this application.

Medjool dates are our go-to for stuffing and wrapping with bacon as they are slightly sweeter and softer than Deglet Noor dates.

See our disclosure policy for more information. Ingredients for bacon-wrapped dates with goat cheese. Simple, elegant, and satisfying, stuffed dates wrapped in bacon are a stand out choice for holiday parties. We blend fresh tarragon into tangy chevre to take bacon-wrapped dates to a whole new level. Stuffing the dates before they get their bacon jacket gives it just the added complexity we think dates and bacon needs. Bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with herbed goat cheese. Just six ingredients and 10 minutes in the oven delivers a uniquely sweet, savory, smoky flavor bomb. Celebrate the holidays with an indulgent yet super easy appetizer like Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Herbed Goat Cheese.