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Published December 5, 2016. By Alyssa Brantley 34 Comments

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates

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  • Grain free
  • Nut free
  • Primal
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Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates. A quick, easy and delicious appetizer made on the grill to save time and oven space. Perfect for parties and game day! This post is in partnership with Coyote Outdoor Living.

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates from www.EverydayMaven.com

We are smack dab in the middle of holiday party season and football season. I don’t know about you but for me that almost always mean navigating cooking space and trying to figure out how to maximize resources with a single oven.

One thing I’ve started doing is planning grilled appetizers. Everyone loves hot appetizers but when you have a single oven, you rarely have room to have multiple trays heating at the same time.

These Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates are one of the most perfect grilled appetizers to make. You can prep dozens ahead of time – up to two days if needed – and then cook them in batches so that they are served nice and hot to your guests. Best part is using the grill.

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates from www.EverydayMaven.com

Minimal clean-up and no intrusion to that precious oven space you need to cook the main meal or other dishes.

The sweetness of the dates balances out the heat in the pepper jack cheese and these wind up being pretty mild. If you want more of a kick, tuck a thinly sliced piece of jalapeno pepper into each date along with the cheese.

If you can’t do dairy, you could stuff these with crumbled sausage or a Marcona almond.

One thing I wouldn’t recommend changing is using a cast-iron pan to cook them. Bacon grease and melted cheese are not friends of your grill. You don’t want either dripping down into the flame. Also, by using a pan to collect the rendered bacon fat, you are cooking these faster and preventing them from drying out.

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Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
 

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates. A quick, easy and delicious appetizer made on the grill to save time and oven space. Perfect for parties and game day! This post is in partnership with Coyote Outdoor Living.

Course: Party Food
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 154 kcal
Author: Alyssa Brantley
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates from www.EverydayMaven.com
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Ingredients
  • 24 large Medjool dates pitted
  • 3 ounces pepper jack cheese cut into 24 pieces
  • 12 slices uncooked thick cut bacon cut in half
Special Equipment:
  • toothpicks
  • cast iron or other grill safe pan
Instructions
  1. Begin by preheating the grill to medium high heat.
  2. Use a sharp knife to gently slice each date until you feel the pit. You don't want to split the dates open completely, just enough to remove the pit and stuff them.
  3. Cut cheese into 24 small pieces.
  4. Cut bacon slices in half.
  5. Stuff one piece of cheese into each date. Close and wrap a piece of bacon around date. Secure with a toothpick at the bacon seam. Repeat until all dates are stuffed and wrapped.
  6. Place all of the stuffed dates into a 12" cast iron or other grill safe pan. Place frying pan on grill grates directly over heat source.
  7. Close lid and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Check and turn if starting to brown. Total cook time is approximately 14 to 18 minutes depending on heat. Keep checking them so that they do not burn and turn as needed.
  8. Carefully remove hot pan from grill and set aside on a safe surface to cool. Allow dates to cool for at least 5 minutes, remove to a serving plate, serve immediately and Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 138mg6%
Potassium 205mg6%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 70IU1%
Calcium 43mg4%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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DISCLOSURE:  This post is part of a series of posts sponsored by Coyote Outdoor Living. Coyote Outdoor Living has compensated me for my time to develop this recipe. Thank you for supporting the brands that make EverydayMaven possible. All opinions are my own.

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  1. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    December 14, 2016 at 9:42 pm

    Whoa, those sound awesome – I’ve got to try them!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 21, 2016 at 10:35 am

      I hope you do Kimberly!

      Reply
  2. Jo-Ann Sodoski says

    December 8, 2016 at 4:56 am

    I used to do bacon wrapped scallops, yum! But this time it’s going to be with dates. Sounds so good!!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 11, 2016 at 2:05 pm

      Let me know how you like them Jo-Ann!

      Reply
      • Renon Davis says

        December 21, 2016 at 7:27 pm

        Are these paleo recipes?

        Reply
        • EverydayMaven says

          December 21, 2016 at 8:35 pm

          Hi Renon – Some are, this one is Primal. Everything I post is Gluten Free but I am not strict Paleo. I have little green circle icons above each recipe so you can quickly determine if it’s a good fit for you!

          Reply
  3. Nicole Hood says

    December 7, 2016 at 7:52 pm

    Woah Mama! This is one of my favorite apps to make but I have never made them on the grill! Amazing!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 11, 2016 at 2:05 pm

      You have to grill them next time Nicole!

      Reply
  4. Mo says

    December 7, 2016 at 12:30 pm

    My teen grandson cooked these in the oven ahead of time & reheated them in microwave last Christmas, & they were a hit! We couldn’t eat them fast enough regardless of the other appetizers.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 11, 2016 at 2:05 pm

      That is the best Mo!

      Reply
  5. John/Kitchen Riffs says

    December 7, 2016 at 6:26 am

    Dates and bacon are made for each other, aren’t they? Add a bit of cheese and I’m in heaven! Easy, simple, elegant, delish — just perfect, in other words. Thanks!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 11, 2016 at 2:04 pm

      They are John! Hope you are doing well 🙂

      Reply
  6. Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny says

    December 7, 2016 at 5:25 am

    Oh. My. Gosh. Obsessed! Love that yo grilled these!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 11, 2016 at 2:04 pm

      Thanks Brandy!

      Reply
  7. 2pots2cook says

    December 7, 2016 at 4:54 am

    Oh boy! I would never think of dates wrapped. I only make chicken liver that way….. Your idea is definitely on my to do list. Thank you and have a pleasant day !

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 11, 2016 at 2:04 pm

      That sounds good – I’ll have to try livers like that!

      Reply
  8. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    December 6, 2016 at 8:04 am

    Oh my gosh. That grill! Man… how I dislike living in Berlin! We don’t even know of anyone with a grill. And lovely looking dates!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 11, 2016 at 2:03 pm

      Do you have an indoor grill Erin or a grill pan?

      Reply
  9. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    December 6, 2016 at 7:34 am

    Grilled appetizers are such a great idea around this time of year! Everyone is always baking and having space in the oven for everything is a challenge sometimes! Love these! They look so easy to make too!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 11, 2016 at 2:03 pm

      Exactly Angie!

      Reply
  10. Carrie says

    December 5, 2016 at 6:55 pm

    Yes. Yes. A million times yes. Stuffed dates are something I always look forward to at my Aunt’s holiday party. I seriously eat the whole plate.

    Love that you grilled these ones!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 11, 2016 at 2:02 pm

      I love those type of holiday traditions! I used to feel the same way about an appetizer that my husband’s Nana would make 🙂

      Reply
  11. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    December 5, 2016 at 6:23 pm

    You had me at bacon!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 11, 2016 at 2:01 pm

      Everything is better with bacon 🙂

      Reply
  12. Lauren Kelly Nutrition says

    December 5, 2016 at 6:03 pm

    What a fun idea to grill these! They look and sound delicious!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 11, 2016 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks Lauren! Anything that frees up oven space 😉

      Reply
  13. The Food Hunter says

    December 5, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    They are the best appetizer! Everyone loves them

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 11, 2016 at 2:01 pm

      Yes and so versatile!

      Reply
  14. Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says

    December 5, 2016 at 1:36 pm

    Love the outdoor app idea to free up kitchen space. And these sound and look divine!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 11, 2016 at 2:00 pm

      Thanks Kelly!

      Reply
  15. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says

    December 5, 2016 at 1:22 pm

    I love bacon-wrapped dates, and the thought of grilling them has my mouthwatering!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 11, 2016 at 2:00 pm

      It’s so quick and easy!

      Reply
  16. Stephanie says

    December 5, 2016 at 1:15 pm

    One of my favorite snacks ever!! So good!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      December 11, 2016 at 2:00 pm

      Me too!

      Reply

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