Gluten Free Cranberry Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates!

These stuffed dates are super easy to make and fantastic to take to any holiday party!

If you are looking for a quick party appetizer or just something delicious to go with some wine look no further!  

It is the holiday season and sometimes you need an appetizer to share with other people, and sometimes you need something delicious to eat and drink some wine with.  Whichever occasion, these cranberry goat cheese stuffed dates wrapped in bacon are perfect!  They are, start to finish out of the oven and ready to serve in about 20 minutes!

I asked my friends what they would like me to post recipes about, for a fresh perspective, and my friend Jolyn asked for appetizers.  So, here is an easy appetizer that is addictive and delicious.  I love how fast it goes together and of course, it has bacon.

Thanksgiving and Christmas and ….. New Year’s… appetizers are needed!

The holidays are upon us and it feels like non-stop entertaining or parties to go to!  It’s a busy time of year and no matter what you celebrate, it is always awesome to get together with friends and family.  I feel super blessed to have both friends and family close by and I am looking forward to getting to spend time with them.  I am waiting to pick up family who are on a delayed flight as I write this!

​ So excited for the fun week ahead.

Here’s The Video on how to make these!

I love these stuffed dates because you can make them pretty fast and they are a hit at gatherings! I like to make them with cranberry goat cheese around the holidays but change up the filling at other times of the year. Even plain goat cheese is delicious if you don’t want to use cranberry. 

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Here’s What You Need for Stuffed Dates:

• 16 pitted dates
• 1 cup Goat Cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped cranberries
• 1/2 pkg thin-cut bacon

Here’s How To Make Them:

• Set the goat cheese on the counter to soften for a few minutes.
• Chop cranberries into small pieces.
• Put cranberries and goat cheese into a bowl and stir to combine.
• Cut dates on one side so you can put the filling in.
• Use your fingers and put cranberry goat cheese into each date.
• Wrap with bacon and secure with a toothpick.
• Bake in the oven on a baking sheet for 15-20 min at 375 or until the bacon is crispy.
• Enjoy!

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Here’s The Printable RECIPE:

Gluten Free Cranberry Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates!

Recipe by Goodness Gracious Gluten FreeCourse: AppetizerDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Ingredients

• 16 pitted dates
  1 cup Goat Cheese
  1/4 cup chopped cranberries
  1/2 pkg thin-cut bacon

Directions

• Set the goat cheese on the counter to soften for a few minutes.
  Chop cranberries into small pieces.
  Put cranberries and goat cheese into a bowl and stir to combine.
  Cut dates on one side so you can put the filling in.
  Use your fingers and put cranberry goat cheese into each date.
  Wrap with bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  Bake in the oven on a baking sheet for 15-20 min at 375 or until the bacon is crispy.
  Enjoy!

As Always,

Best Wishes for Gluten Free Dishes!

XO,

Michelle