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Bacon-Wrapped Goat Cheese Stuffed Medjool Dates

Elevate your appetizer spread with this irresistible Bacon wrapped medjool dates recipe. Sweet Natural Delights Medjool Dates are stuffed with creamy goat cheese, wrapped in crispy bacon, and finished with crunchy pistachios, juicy pomegranate, and a drizzle of honey. This elegant yet easy recipe delivers the perfect combination of sweet, savory, creamy, and crunchy flavors for holidays, game days, or any gathering. 

Recipe by Brit's Bites.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. Natural Delights Pitted Medjool Dates
  • 4 oz. goat cheese
  • 1 package of Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon, cut in half
  • Toppings
  • Fresh pomegranate
  • Pistachios, crushed
  • Honey, for drizzling

Preparation

  1. Stuff each date with ½ tbsp of goat cheese.
  2. Wrap each date with Smithfield bacon, seam-side down.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until bacon is brown and crispy.
  4. Once they are done, top with fresh pomegranate and crushed pistachios.
  5. Finally, drizzle with honey and 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.