Beef Bacon Wrapped Dates with Hot Honey & Sea Salt
These Beef Bacon Wrapped Dates with Hot Honey & Sea Salt offer a magical balance of smoky, salty, and sweet. Perfect as a classy and memorable appetizer for parties or holiday gatherings.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Toothpicks
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 Medjool dates pitted
- 6 slices beef bacon cut in half
- hot honey for drizzling
- sea salt flakes for sprinkling
- toothpicks for securing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice each date and remove the pit. Optionally stuff with a piece of cooked beef or cheese for added richness.
- Wrap each date with half a strip of beef bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Place on baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes until bacon is crisp and dates are caramelized.
- Drizzle with warm hot honey and sprinkle with sea salt before serving.
Notes
- Make ahead by prepping and refrigerating up to 24 hours in advance.
- Reheat for 5 minutes before serving.
- Swap hot honey with regular honey and chili flakes if needed.