Ingredients
Method
Preparation & Baking Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or place a wire rack directly on the sheet for extra-crisp bacon.
- Using a small paring knife, slice each Medjool date lengthwise to create an opening and remove the pit (if not pre-pitted). Gently open the date pocket.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of creamy goat cheese into the center cavity of each date, gently pressing the sides together to enclose the filling.
- Wrap one half-slice of bacon snugly around the stuffed date. Secure the bacon with a pre-soaked wooden toothpick poked through the center.
- Arrange wrapped dates seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through at the 10-minute mark, until the bacon is deep golden-brown, rendered, and shatteringly crispy.
- Transfer hot bacon dates to a paper towel-lined plate for 1 minute to drain excess drippings. Arrange on a serving platter, drizzle generously with warm honey, and garnish with fresh chopped rosemary and flaky sea salt. Serve warm!