Bacon Wrapped Dates Walnuts (Print Version)

Sweet, smoky bites of dates filled with cream cheese and walnuts, wrapped in crisp bacon.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 16 Medjool dates, pitted
02 - 8 slices bacon, each halved

→ Filling

03 - 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
04 - 32 walnut halves (approximately 1.4 oz)

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Make a small slit in each date and ensure pits are removed.
03 - Spoon about half a teaspoon of cream cheese into each date, then insert one walnut half in the center.
04 - Press the dates gently closed, wrap each with a half slice of bacon, and secure with a toothpick.
05 - Place bacon-wrapped dates seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Cook in the oven for 18 to 20 minutes, turning halfway through, until bacon is crisp and golden.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ideal finger food for entertaining
  • Easy to customize with your favorite nuts or cheeses
02 -
  • This appetizer contains dairy (cream cheese) and tree nuts (walnuts), and is gluten-free if ingredients are checked
  • Pork bacon is used, do not serve to guests who avoid pork
03 -
  • Turn the dates halfway through baking for even crisping
  • Sprinkle a pinch of smoked paprika before baking for extra flavor
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