Goat Cheese, Bacon and Date Bites

This classic combination of earthy goat cheese, smoky bacon, and sweet dates goes wonderfully when served on top of crostini or thicker crackers. I add an extra drizzle of honey on top, because I love the extra sweetness.

For this recipe I am using Triscuit crackers, although you can use whatever hearty cracker you like.

One thing I love about appetizers like these are that you can arrange the bite-sized crackers on a large serving tray and eat them as finger food.

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Goat Cheese, Bacon and Date Bites

This classic combination of earthy goat cheese, smoky bacon, and sweet dates goes wonderfully when served on top of crostini or thicker crackers. I add an extra drizzle of honey on top, because I love the extra sweetness.

For this recipe I am using Triscuit crackers, although you can use whatever hearty cracker you like.

One thing I love about appetizers like these are that you can arrange the bite-sized crackers on a large serving tray and eat them as finger food.

Ingredients

• 8 oz thick-cut smoky bacon
• 40 Triscuit crackers
• 12 oz goat cheese
• 12 oz dried dates (pitted and cut small dice)
• 16 chives (very finely sliced, as garnish)
• 3 Tbsp honey (as garnish)

Instructions 

• Cut the bacon into thin strips.
• Cook the bacon in a sauté pan over medium heat until the bacon is crispy.
• Drain the fat, and let the cooked bacon rest on paper towels.
• When you are ready to assemble your bites, spread some soft goat cheese over the top of your crackers or crostini of choice.
• Add some diced dates, along with some of the sliced, cooked bacon from earlier.
• Add some sliced chives on top, in addition to a drizzle of honey.
• Serve immediately, with extra napkins!

Notes

I like to serve these bites when the bacon is freshly-cooked and still warm, although you can prepare all of the ingredients in advance and assemble the bites whenever you are ready to serve.