Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together the goat cheese, cream cheese, chopped rosemary, chili flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Before stuffing the dates, be sure all the dates have been pitted and split in half lengthwise. Ensure the bacon is cut in half (either lengthwise or crosswise).

Using a small spoon, stuff each date with about 2 teaspoons of the goat cheese mixture.

Wrap each date with bacon, ensuring that the end of the bacon is at the bottom of the date.

Line the bacon wrapped dates on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Place the dates in the oven, and bake for approximately 15-18 minutes, or until the bacon is browned.

Once the dates are removed, brush each date with bacon grease on the baking sheet.

Place the dates on a platter, and enjoy!

NOTE: if you are making this recipe ahead of time, you may want to leave the dates on the baking sheet. Shortly before serving, preheat the oven to 325°F. and place the dates in the oven for approximately 5-8 minutes to re-crisp.