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Blue cheese-stuffed dates wrapped in bacon, secured with toothpicks, make a savory appetizer, artfully arranged on a white platter with lemon slices in the background.
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Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates

Sweet, salty, and savory, these Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates are wrapped in pancetta, broiled until warm and crisp, and finished with an optional drizzle of honey or hot honey. A quick 10-minute appetizer perfect for parties, holidays, and Kentucky Derby gatherings.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 46kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 12 dried dates like Medjool dates
  • 3 ounces crumbled blue cheese like Gorgonzola or Roquefort (feta or goat cheese are also delicious variations)
  • 4-6 slices pancetta cut into ½ -inch strips
  • honey for drizzling

Instructions

  • Preheat the broiler to high and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using a pairing knife, cut a lenthwise slip in the center of the date. Remove the pit and discard.
  • Use ½ teaspoon blue cheese, form into a ball and stuff into the center of the prepared date. Wrap each stuffed date with a strip of pancetta and secure with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining date.
  • Place stuffed dates on the prepared baking sheet and broil until the cheese begins to melt and the pancessta is browned and crispy; about 4-6 minutes. Remove from the oven and, if desired, drizzle honey over the dates for a sweet finish. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.1mg