Blue Cheese and Pecan Stuffed Dates
Makes 2 dozen
Time 20 min
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 cook the onions in olive oil instead.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 1/2 small red onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 2 1/2 ounces Neufchâtel cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, divided
- 24 pitted dates
Method
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp.
Transfer to drain on paper towels, reserving 1/2 teaspoon bacon grease in the 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 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.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 1 each, 80 calories (45 from fat), 5g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 5mg cholesterol, 80mg sodium, 7g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 6g sugar), 2g protein.
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Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- 1/2 small red onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 2 1/2 ounces Neufchâtel cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, divided
- 24 pitted dates