These Bacon & Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates are a match made in appetizer heaven: sweet Medjool dates stuffed with tangy blue cheese, wrapped in smoky bacon, and baked until crispy on the outside and gooey inside. Each bite is sweet, salty, creamy, and a little indulgent — perfect for holidays, wine nights, or upscale snacks.
Yields 4 Servings Servings Quarter (1 Serving) Half (2 Servings) Default (4 Servings) Double (8 Servings) Triple (12 Servings) Prep Time 15 minsCook Time 15 minsTotal Time 30 mins12 stuffed dates
12 Medjool dates, pitted
2 oz blue cheese (or gorgonzola), crumbled
6 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise
Toothpicks, for securing
Optional: honey or balsamic glaze for drizzling
Prep the Dates
1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Make a small slit in each date and remove the pit if not already pitted.
Stuff each date with about ½ teaspoon of blue cheese. Don’t overfill — just enough to create a creamy center.
Wrap with Bacon
2
Wrap each stuffed date with a half slice of bacon.
Secure with a toothpick and place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake
3
Bake for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until bacon is golden and crispy and cheese is slightly melted.
Let cool for a few minutes (they’ll be very hot inside!).
Serve
4
Arrange on a platter.
Drizzle lightly with honey or balsamic glaze for a sweet-acidic finish (optional but delicious).
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Pairing Suggestions
5
A bold red wine like Zinfandel or Syrah
Sparkling wine to cut through the richness
Great alongside olives, marcona almonds, or crostini
Ingredients 12 stuffed dates
12 Medjool dates, pitted
2 oz blue cheese (or gorgonzola), crumbled
6 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise
Toothpicks, for securing
Optional: honey or balsamic glaze for drizzling
Directions Prep the Dates
1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Make a small slit in each date and remove the pit if not already pitted.
Stuff each date with about ½ teaspoon of blue cheese. Don’t overfill — just enough to create a creamy center.
Wrap with Bacon
2
Wrap each stuffed date with a half slice of bacon.
Secure with a toothpick and place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake
3
Bake for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until bacon is golden and crispy and cheese is slightly melted.
Let cool for a few minutes (they’ll be very hot inside!).
Serve
4
Arrange on a platter.
Drizzle lightly with honey or balsamic glaze for a sweet-acidic finish (optional but delicious).
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Pairing Suggestions
5
A bold red wine like Zinfandel or Syrah
Sparkling wine to cut through the richness
Great alongside olives, marcona almonds, or crostini
Bacon & Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates
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