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.
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
Serving Size
1 each
Calories
80
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Total Sugars
Protein
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