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Bacon Wrapped Dates

Looking for the ultimate Bacon wrapped medjool dates recipe? These irresistible stuffed dates combine sweet Natural Delights Medjool Dates with gooey mozzarella, smoky bacon, and creamy Smoke House Onion Dip for an unforgettable appetizer. Finished with crunchy pecans, fresh green onions, and a drizzle of maple syrup, this easy party recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet, savory, smoky, and creamy flavors for game days, holidays, and entertaining. 

 

 

Recipe by Maria Cedeno

Ingredients

  • 12 Natural Delights Medjool dates, pitted
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • 6 strips of bacon, cut in half (12 strips total)
  • Smoke House Onion Dip from ¡Yo Quiero!

Preparation

  1. Take each individual Natural Delights date, cut it in half, add the cheese, a little onion dip from ¡Yo Quiero! and then wrap it with a strip of bacon.
  2. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes
  3. Once cooled, add a little more dip. Garnish with green onions, pecans, and a drizzle of maple syrup. Enjoy!

*While Medjool dates are high in natural sugars, they are low on the glycemic index thanks to a balanced amount of soluble fiber. The complex carbohydrates found in Medjool dates are digested at a slower rate, making them a source of dietary fiber and releasing energy to the body over a longer period of time.