Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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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. Read more . From Whole Foods Market 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 |
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. 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.
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