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Creamy Goat Cheese Bacon and Dates Dip on a black plate, with crackers on a serving tray.
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Creamy Goat Cheese Bacon and Dates Dip

Experience a delightful twist on the classic bacon-wrapped dates appetizer with our Creamy Goat Cheese Bacon and Dates Dip. This recipe brings together the crispiness of bacon, the sweetness of Medjool dates, and the rich, creamy texture of blended goat and cream cheeses. Enhanced with a hint of herbs and seasonings, this bacon-focused dip is perfect for spreading over crackers or toasts. Ideal for parties or a cozy night in, it's a crowd-pleaser that's easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword goat cheese bacon dates dip
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 people
Author Karen Gibson

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 scant cup pecans, chopped
  • 4 Medjool dates, chopped**
  • 6 ounces Chèvre goat cheese, softened*
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh minced thyme or rosemary (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large skillet cooked bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate to cool. Turn the heat under the skillet to medium-low.
  • Melt the butter in the skillet with the bacon grease and stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
  • Mix in the Worcestershire sauce and mustard.
  • Stir in the chopped pecans and dates. Chop the cooled bacon and add to the skillet.
  • In a large bowl, combine the softened goat cheese and cream cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy. Season with the salt and a few grind of the pepper. Add the herbs, if using. If the cheeses are still cool and stiff, you can microwave the bowl — transfer to a microwave-safe bowl if need be — in 20-second bursts, stirring after each, until nice and soft.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture on a salad plate (about 8“).
  • Spoon the bacon mixture over the cream cheese mixture and serve immediately with crackers or small toasts.

Notes

* make sure to buy soft Chèvre goat cheese (it usually is sold in a log) and not crumbled goat cheese, which is not as smooth.
** chopped dates are quite sticky and tend to clump together. After chopping, roll the pieces in a little bit of flour to help them remain separate.