BLUE CHEESE AND PECAN STUFFED DATES

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Per Whole Foods' website, "To ease the party rush, make the filling for these dates a few days in advance, keeping in mind that the flavor will get stronger over time. For a vegetarian version omit the bacon and sauté the onions in olive oil instead of the bacon grease."

Provided by januarybride

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 24 appetizers, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices bacon
1/2 small red onion, chopped
3 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbles
2 1/2 ounces cream cheese (light or fat free are fine)
1/2 cup chopped pecans, divided
24 pitted dates

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to drain on paper towels, reserving 1/2 teaspoon bacon grease in skillet.
  • Add onion and cook over medium heat until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add orange juice and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until liquid is evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Transfer onion to a medium bowl and let cool.
  • Crumble bacon into the onions. Add cheeses and half of the pecans. Stir well to combine.
  • Stuff each date with a heaping teaspoon of the mixture and top with remaining pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.6, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 12.5, Sodium 120.1, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 9.8, Protein 2.7

Kai Gonzales
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These look amazing!


Jesus Valdez
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I can't wait to try these!


Umar Vlogs
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These are the perfect finger food for any party.


Muhammad Nirob
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I love that these can be made ahead of time.


Abdullah Bilal
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These were a big hit at my holiday party.


Esther T. Gift-Ibikiri
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Will definitely make these again.


Nathaniel Miller
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So easy and delicious!


Wakeel Nabi
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These are a great way to use up leftover blue cheese and pecans.


Abdulaih Bintu
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I've made these stuffed dates several times now and they're always a hit. They're so delicious and easy to make.


Gaibandha film “Unlimited” pro shouting
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These are the perfect appetizer for any occasion. They're easy to make ahead of time and always a crowd-pleaser.


Murat Boğazkesenli
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in these stuffed dates. The blue cheese and pecans are a perfect match.


Jose Ayende
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These blue cheese and pecan stuffed dates were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and always disappear quickly.


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