BLUE CHEESE AND PECAN STUFFED DATES
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
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
WARM DATES WITH BLUE CHEESE AND PROSCIUTTO
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- With a small paring knife, slit each date lengthwise and spread open just enough to remove the pit while leaving the date intact. Fill the cavity of each date with a small piece of blue cheese and fold the date over the cheese, pressing it back into its original shape.
- Cut a strip of prosciutto as wide as each date is long and wrap it around twice, enclosing the date almost completely. Place the dates on a sheet pan and bake for about 8 minutes, until the prosciutto is browned and the cheese starts to melt.
- Cool slightly and serve warm.
WARM DATES STUFFED WITH BLUE CHEESE AND PECANS
Try this as an appetizer at your next bbq. Recipe from Weber's Time to Grill™ by Jamie Purviance.
Provided by gailanng
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 21m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- If using bamboo skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350° to 450°F).
- In a small saucepan combine the vinegar and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook until the mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
- In a small bowl mash the blue cheese and pecans together with a fork. Make a small slice the length of each date and pull out the pit. Stuff each date with about 1 teaspoon of the cheese mixture, pressing it closed as much as possible. Thread two dates on each skewer so that the skewer goes through both halves of each date. Lightly spray with the canola oil.
- Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the dates over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until heated through, about 1 minute.
- Arrange the dates on a platter and let cool for 10 minutes. Serve the dates warm with the glaze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.9, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 10.7, Sodium 208.6, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 41.4, Protein 4.8
BACON WRAPPED DATES STUFFED WITH BLUE CHEESE
Dates are stuffed with blue cheese, wrapped in bacon and baked until crisp. These are delicious and very easy to make for a party. You can serve them at room temperature, so it is okay to make a few hours in advance!
Provided by WINEANDCHEESE
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 1h
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Slice dates in half, and open them up. Pinch off pieces of blue cheese, and place them into the center of the dates. Close the halves of the dates, and wrap a half-slice of bacon around the outside. Secure each one with a toothpick. Arrange in a baking dish or on a baking sheet with sides to catch any grease.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bacon is crisp. Turn dates over after the first 20 minutes for even cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 157.3 mg, Sugar 9 g
DATES STUFFED WITH ALMONDS AND BLUE CHEESE
Another in Boqueria's chef Sean Mullen's "tapas for 8" party menu. Substitute any blue cheese if you cannot get the one in the recipe, and any almond if you dont have marcona.
Provided by MarraMamba
Categories Cheese
Time 17m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut each date along one side, removing the pit and replacing it with a toasted Marcona almond.
- Place a teaspoon of the cheese inside the date and close it. Wrap each date with half a slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
- Bake in a 400-degree oven until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes.
DATES STUFFED WITH CREAM CHEESE AND PECANS
This is a recipe that my mother makes as a quick appetizer for special occasions. It may seem like an odd combination of flavors at first, but trust me, these can be addictive!
Provided by Nicole Isabella
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 3m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- "Butterfly"the dates, making sure that they are still attached along one side Spread the dates open and fill with a generous amount of cream cheese.
- Place a pecan over the filling.
- Close the date, shaping it back into its original shape.
- Eat and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts :
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love