Grilled Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese (EASY!)
If you need a sure-fire appetizer recipe that delivers every time, you can't go wrong with prosciutto-wrapped dates, especially when they're stuffed with tangy goat cheese and toasted pecans. One little bite and you'll be hooked! This finger food recipe looks gourmet but takes just about 5 minutes to prepare, and cooks on the grill for exquisite flavor and presentation.
Ingredients
- 20 Medjool dates (pits removed, about 4 oz)
- 2 oz goat cheese
- ¼ cup pecans (chopped)
- 5 slices prosciutto (extra thin)
- pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Toast pecans and sprinkle with cayenne while still warm.
- Lay the slices of prosciutto on a cutting board and cut each into 4 long, narrow strips about an inch wide. You should end up with 20 total pieces of prosciutto.
- Combine the goat cheese and toasted pecans in a small bowl.
- Split the dates open and remove the pits. Stuff each with about ½ teaspoon of the goat cheese mixture. Close the dates and wrap them in a thin slice of prosciutto.
- Place the dates on a hot grill over high heat for about 2 minutes on each side until the prosciutto is lightly toasted. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- The prosciutto is already fully cooked, so you don't need to cook your dates to a specific temperature. You just want to cook them until they're warmed through.
- You can use any type of date, Medjool are larger and easier to stuff.
Nutrition
Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.4mg
