Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Whipped Goat Cheese with Bacon & Dates, a delightful appetizer that effortlessly marries creamy, savory, and sweet elements. This dish features whipped goat cheese blended with Greek yogurt for a smooth texture, topped with crispy bacon, caramelized shallots, and sweet medjool dates. Served warm alongside toasted bread or crunchy crackers, this versatile recipe is perfect for gatherings or as an elegant treat for yourself. Impress your guests with this gourmet spread that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz raw bacon slices
- 12 oz crumbled goat cheese (room temperature)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 4 tbsp honey (split)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large shallots (thinly sliced)
- 12 medjool dates (pitted and chopped)
- Fresh rosemary (for frying)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lay bacon in a cast-iron skillet and bake for about 25 minutes until crispy.
- In a food processor, combine goat cheese, Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp honey, olive oil, water, salt, and black pepper; process until smooth.
- Drain excess fat from the bacon and use the skillet to fry fresh rosemary until crisp.
- Caramelize shallots in the same skillet; add chopped dates and apple cider vinegar. Simmer until sticky.
- Spoon the date mixture over the whipped goat cheese; top with crumbled bacon and fried rosemary. Serve warm with toasted bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg