If there is one thing I pull out every single time I host – it is bacon wrapped dates. And not just any dates wrapped with bacon, but blue cheese stuffed dates.
Honestly, the first time someone told me to mix sweet dates, salty bacon, and bold blue cheese, I thought they were joking. But oh my goodness, they turned out so good I wanted to high-five myself. These little bites are the reason people hover around the appetizer table. They are the reason I get texts asking for the recipe over and over again.
And yes, they are the easiest party appetizers ever. Only three main ingredients.
Why Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates?
That is such a fair question. But once you try the sweet dates stuffed with bold, creamy blue cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon – game over.
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They taste like you spent hours making them, but really, they take about 10 minutes of hands-on time.
They are fun to assemble, even more fun to eat, and you better believe guests will ask for the recipe every single time.
They are perfect finger food. No fancy plates, no major cleanup. Just grab, crunch and enjoy. Perfect party appetizers.
What You’ll Need For Bacon Wrapped Dates
I am not kidding when I say you only need three ingredients to make stuffed dates wrapped with bacon.
Bacon – I like thin, maple-flavoured bacon because it crisps up perfectly. If you only have regular bacon, no problem, just brush on a tiny bit of maple syrup at the end. Easy fix.
Blue cheese – That sharp, tangy flavour is everything. It balances the sweetness of the dates beautifully. If you really can’t do blue cheese, swap in cream cheese or brie. But try it once with blue cheese. It is really the best combination.
Pitted dates – Go for pitted dates to save time. Prunes can work, but dates with blue cheese and bacon – that combination is unbeatable.
Optional:
Maple syrup – if the bacon is not already maple flavoured.
Toothpicks – to keep everything neat and stop cheese from sneaking out.
Bacon Wrapped Dates With Blue Cheese
Course: Sides, SnacksDifficulty: Medium20
servings10
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minutesBacon wrapped dates stuffed with creamy blue cheese and baked until crispy. Easy, delicious party appetizer that everyone loves. Perfect blue cheese stuffed dates for any gathering.
Ingredients
20 pitted dates
50 grams blue cheese (cut into 20 tiny pieces)
20 maple-flavoured bacon strips (cut each strip into 2–3 pieces)
1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
Toothpicks
Rosemary (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Cut the blue cheese into small pieces enough to have one piece per date.
- Take a date, gently open it (use a small knife if needed).
- Stuff one piece of blue cheese inside.
- Take a bacon slice and wrap it around the stuffed date.
- Secure it with a toothpick so nothing escapes.
- Place all wrapped dates onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- If you don't use a maple-flavoured bacon, brush them over with some maple syrup to finish. and give nice flavour. You can add fresh rosemary on top for extra favour.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until the bacon gets crispy and golden.
- Let them rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm and watch them disappear.
Notes
- Note; if the get cold, simply warm them up in a warm oven for about 10 minutes or for 20-30 seconds in the microwave.
How To Serve Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates
Serve these bacon wrapped dates as a simple, party appetizer and add them to the party table. They pair with absolutely everything and always become the star of the show.
And yes, keep the recipe handy. You will be handing it out often. You can add to the party table a great black bean dip, roasted eggplant spread, some butter popcorn and much more. Check my party appetizers ideas.
How To Store Leftovers
If any leftovers survive, place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Warm them up in the oven at 400F for about 10 minutes or pop them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
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