Blue Cheese and Pecan Stuffed Dates |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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For a vegetarian version omit the bacon and sauté the onions in olive oil instead of the bacon grease. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Transfer onion to a medium bowl and let cool.
4. Crumble bacon into the onions. Add cheeses and half of the pecans. Stir well to combine.
5. Stuff each date with a heaping teaspoon of the mixture and top with remaining pecans.
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