Goats Cheese Stuffed Dates
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet and savory with these goats cheese stuffed dates. Perfect for any gathering, these easy-to-make appetizers feature creamy goats cheese paired with crispy turkey bacon and crunchy walnuts, delivering a mouthwatering flavor experience. Baked to perfection, they make an elegant addition to your appetizer spread, showcasing impressive presentation without sacrificing taste. Whether it’s a festive occasion or a casual get-together, these stuffed dates are sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 20 stuffed dates 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 dates
- 250 g turkey bacon (diced)
- 40 g walnuts (roughly chopped)
- 250 g goats cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp rosemary (finely diced)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 orange zest
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180 degrees C / 350 degrees F.
- Carefully slice each date lengthwise and remove the seed.
- In a cold pan, cook diced turkey bacon on high heat for about 3 minutes. Add walnuts, rosemary, maple syrup, and brown sugar; cook until crispy.
- Blend goats cheese with olive oil, salt, pepper, and orange zest in a food processor until smooth.
- Stuff each date with the cheese mixture and top with the bacon-walnut mix.
- Place on a baking tray and bake for 10 minutes until warmed through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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