It doesn’t get easier than this 3 ingredient recipe for bacon wrapped dates with cream cheese! They are SO easy to make and sure to impress guests.
Can you really go wrong with bacon? Whether it is copycat Ruth Chris brussels sprouts, cream cheese stuffed bell peppers with bacon, or Dr. Pepper baked beans, bacon really brings the flavor! Bacon wins again with these cream cheese stuffed dates.
These bacon wrapped dates with cream cheese are such a fun appetizer to make for parties or potlucks. They are super easy to throw together too.
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🥓 Ingredients needed
This recipe is really simple to make. All you will need are the following:
- Dates: I bought pitted dates but you can use regular dates too, just remove the pits before using.
- Bacon: Use your favorite kind.
- Cream cheese: I recommend using regular full fat cream cheese.
🔪 Equipment needed
You will need a baking sheet and toothpicks.
⏲️ Recipe instructions (step by step guide)
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
Soak your toothpicks in a cup of water (this will help to keep them from splitting while baking).
Next, remove the pits from your dates (skip if you have pitted dates). Stuff with a small amount of cream cheese (I used a little more than a teaspoon in each).
Wrap with a slice of bacon that has been cut in half and poke a toothpick through.
Place on a baking tray. I lined mine with parchment paper (not wax paper) for an easier clean up.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until bacon is nicely browned. Turn about half way through. Use paper towels to soak up any extra bacon grease once cooled.
📖 Variations
- Add a little brown sugar to the cream cheese for a sweet twist.
👩🏻🍳 Tips
- Use parchment paper (not wax paper) for an easier clean up.
🧾 How to store leftovers
Store any leftover dates in an airtight container in your fridge.
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Bacon Wrapped Dates with Cream Cheese
Equipment
- Toothpicks
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
- 12 dates pits removed
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 6 slices bacon cut in half
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Soak your toothpicks in a cup of water (this will help to keep them from splitting while baking).
- Next, remove the pits from your dates (skip if you have pitted dates). Stuff with a small amount of cream cheese (I used a little more than a teaspoon in each).
- Wrap with a slice of bacon that has been cut in half and poke a toothpick through.
- Place on a baking tray. I lined mine with parchment paper (not wax paper) for an easier clean up.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until bacon is nicely browned. Turn about half way through. Use paper towels to soak up any extra bacon grease once cooled.
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