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An irresistible combination of salty, crispy bacon with sugar-sweet dates and creamy cheese.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n Makes<\/span>20 to 24 bites<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/div>\n We independently select these products\u2014if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Bacon-wrapped dates might not win a beauty pageant, but trust me, they will disappear from the buffet spread before you can say, \u201cCome on in.\u201d The combination of salty, crispy bacon with sugar-sweet dates and creamy cheese<\/a> in the middle is absolutely irresistible. Here\u2019s how to make them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Bacon of any thickness will work in this recipe, but I like using regular bacon \u2014 not super thin, and not too thick. I find that this gives the best amount of bacon-y goodness to the bite without either feeling flimsy or over the top. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n This said, you can\u2019t really go wrong with this appetizer. Use the bacon you have in your fridge or that you love the best. This is ultimate potluck fare<\/a> at its best, so no need to get too fussy. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Look for large, thumb-sized Medjool dates in the produce section at the grocery store, not the baking aisle. As best as you can assess through the packaging, try to pick ones that look soft and plump, not shriveled and dry. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Slice these dates open, remove the pit (if the dates are unpitted), and you\u2019ve got yourself the perfect pocket to fill with a spoonful of cheese. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Note: If you\u2019re not in the mood for dates, figs make a fun alternative. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIngredients in Bacon-Wrapped Dates<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n