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The baked dip is sprinkled with parsley, has golden edges, and is displayed on a round platter with crackers and chips around the sides.

Baked Goat Cheese Dip with Bacon and Dates

Cassie Waltman
This baked goat cheese dip has a whipped cheese base studded with crisp, smoky bacon and soft, sweet dates for an extra delicious appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, dips, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 216 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish

Ingredients
  

  • ½ pound bacon (chopped)
  • 6 oz medjool dates (pitted, about 14 dates)
  • 5 oz goat cheese (softened at room temp)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened at room temp)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper (ground)
  • 2 tablespoon parsley (chopped)
  • crostini, crackers, or bread (for serving)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Chop the dates and bacon into ½-inch pieces.
  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until it is crisp. During the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, add the chopped dates and stir, warming them through.
  • Drain the cooked bacon and dates on a clean kitchen towel or paper bag. Set the bacon mixture aside.
  • In a medium bowl using a hand mixer, whip the goat cheese and cream cheese together until well blended and light in texture.
  • Fold the pepper and half of the crisped bacon and dates into the cheese mixture. Spread the dip evenly in a pie dish
  • Sprinkle the remaining dates and bacon over the top of the dip evenly.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, until the dip is lightly golden around the edges and heated through.
  • Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with crostini, crackers, or bread.

Nutrition facts are sometimes provided below and are calculated using an online calculator. With specific brands of ingredients and additions, omissions, or substitutions the nutrition facts may change. We encourage you to use your own nutrition facts calculator to obtain the most accurate nutrition facts for your meal.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 228mgPotassium: 168mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 460IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 0.5mg
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