Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese

Ingredients

• 24 dates
• 4 ounces goat cheese
• 0.5 teaspoons fresh rosemary
• 8 slices bacon , cut into thirds crosswise
• 24 toothpicks
• 0.25 cups honey , or as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

2. 2

   Using a paring knife, cut each date lengthwise through to the middle. Combine goat cheese and rosemary in a bowl until evenly mixed. Stuff each date with the goat cheese mixture. Wrap each date with a small piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place on prepared baking sheet.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Turn on the broiler and place baking sheet 6 inches from heat. Broil until bacon is browned and slightly crispy, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from oven and place on a serving platter; drizzle dates with hot honey.