Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Get the party started with this bacon-wrapped date recipe filled with blue cheese. 

What You’ll Need for Bacon-Wrapped Dates

These are the three ingredients you’ll need to make this bacon-wrapped date recipe: 

• Dates: A pound of pitted dates should make about 32 servings. 
• Blue cheese: You’ll need about four ounces of blue cheese to stuff all of the dates. 
• Bacon: Wrap each blue cheese-stuffed date in half a slice of bacon before baking. 

How to Make Bacon-Wrapped Dates

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade bacon-wrapped dates: 

1. Slice the dates and stuff them with blue cheese. 
2. Wrap each stuffed date in bacon and secure with a toothpick.
3. Bake the stuffed and wrapped dates until the bacon is crisp. 

How Long to Cook Bacon-Wrapped Dates

In an oven preheated to 375 degrees F, the bacon should be crisp after 30 to 40 minutes. Don’t forget to turn the dates after about 20 minutes for even cooking!

Can You Make Bacon-Wrapped Dates Ahead of Time? 

Yes! But it’s best to wait to bake the dates until just before serving. Assemble the bacon-wrapped dates and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Bake according to the recipe. 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“This is my go-to appetizer for events,” according to DSLJhawk. “It takes a little time to stuff and wrap the dates, but it’s not complicated. I spoon in blue cheese crumbles and press slightly before wrapping each date.”

“Made this a couple times now and everyone loves it,” raves PamN. “I do couple it with balsamic reduction for presentation and taste.”

“I prefer to grill these and serve them with a balsamic glaze,” says Heather Wallace. “It is a favorite around here and an easy go to appetizer.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams