Bacon-wrapped stuffed dates on a platter, perfect for parties.

Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates – The Ultimate Party Bite!

February 6, 2026

Ready to blow your guests’ minds? Grab some dates, bacon, and a little goat cheese, and you’re about to make an appetizer that’ll steal the show. These bacon-wrapped stuffed dates are the perfect combo of sweet, savory, and oh-so-satisfying. Sure, they’re a treat, but hey, they’ve got protein, healthy fat, and complex carbs. Who said indulgence can’t have a little nutrition?

One warning: make a double batch. These things disappear faster than your cousin’s dance moves at the party.

What You Need (makes 24 bite-sized pieces of heaven):

12 strips of uncured pork bacon (the good stuff!)
24 soft, pitted dates (trust me, you want the kind with pits – they’re juicier!)
½ cup of creamy, dreamy goat cheese
24 walnut halves (nature’s little crunchy power-ups)
24 toothpicks (for sticking it all together and making it fancy)

Instructions:

Preheat that oven to 350°F (it’s about to smell amazing in here). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (because we’re classy like that). Now, grab your bacon and slice it in half horizontally. It’s like bacon is getting a new wardrobe!
Time to get date-y. Take each date, remove the pit (say goodbye to that seed), and stuff it with a heaping teaspoon of goat cheese and a walnut. Gently squish it all together like you’re crafting a tiny food masterpiece.
Wrap each stuffed date with a half-strip of bacon, securing it with a toothpick like a toothpick-wielding superhero. Place them neatly on your prepared baking sheet. (Tip: You can totally make these a day ahead and refrigerate them. Party prep like a pro!)
Slide your tray into the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is perfectly crispy and the kitchen smells like a dream. Note: Resist the urge to eat them all straight out of the oven. You want to share, right?

Enjoy immediately and watch them disappear faster than you can say “Who brought these?”