Best Christmas Stuffed Dates: Indulgent Delights with Turkey Bacon
Indulge in the festive spirit with these deliciously stuffed dates featuring savory turkey bacon, perfect for your holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the dates lengthwise and remove the pits.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, chopped walnuts, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
- Fill each date with the cream cheese mixture.
- Wrap each stuffed date with a slice of turkey bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- These stuffed dates can be prepared a day in advance and baked just before serving.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cream cheese mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg