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Whipped Feta Stuffed Dates are filled with a creamy feta filling and topped with candied pecans. They are the perfect party food or appetizer for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, or a dinner party. Whipped Feta Stuffed Dates Recipe Stuffed dates are one of my all-time favorite party foods. I love sweet and savory finger foods. If you’re a fan of bacon, these Bacon-Wrapped Dates are a must try. These stuffed dates are simple to prepare and I love the contrast of the sweet dates with the tanginess of the feta cheese. The feta cheese gets mixed with some cream cheese to give it an even creamier and richer texture and flavor. Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *Save Candied Pecans Candied Pecans add the perfect crunchy topping to these dates. The pecans are coated in honey, salt, and cayenne pepper and then baked. Once cool, chop them into little pieces. Can be made a few days in advance. Variations Walnuts can be substituted for pecans. Add a little extra cayenne pepper to up the spice. Instead of candied pecans, or in addition to, try adding some crumbled bacon on top. Try using goat cheese or mascarpone cheese in place of feta cheese. Recipe Tips The dates can be stuffed with the cheese mixture up to 24 hours in advance. Store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Storage Leftovers will keep for 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. How To Serve Whipped Feta Stuffed Dates These dates make a great stand alone appetizer or party food or a fantastic addition to a charcuterie board. Best served warm or at room temperature. Give these Stuffed Dates a try and I think you will find their sweet, tangy, creamy and nutty flavor is a real crowd pleaser. Pin this now to find it laterPin It More Appetizer Recipes Bourbon Pecan Brie Bites Baked Goat Cheese Dip Armadillo Eggs BBQ Bacon Jalapenos Spicy Candied Bacon Crackers Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts Print Whipped Feta Stuffed Dates Whipped Feta Stuffed Dates are filled with a creamy feta filling and topped with candied pecans. They are the perfect party food or appetizer for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, or a dinner party. Course Appetizer Prep Time 25 minutes minutesCook Time 15 minutes minutesTotal Time 40 minutes minutes Servings 10 Calories 269kcal EquipmentRimmed Baking SheetParchment PaperHand-held electric mixer IngredientsHoney Pecans¼ cup honey1 cup pecan halves1 teaspoon sugar¼ teaspoon saltpinch of cayenne pepperDates6 ounces feta cheese crumbles3 ounces cream cheese softened20 to 30 pitted Medjool dates InstructionsPreheat oven to 325 degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.Place honey in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 20 seconds.Stir in pecans.Spread out on prepared baking sheet.Sprinkle sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper over pecans.Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool and then chop the pecans.Place feta cheese and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Use hand-held electric mixer to beat until smooth.Use your hands to shape a small amount of cheese mixture into the shape of a large grape. Stuff inside of a date.Repeat for desired number of dates.Place dates cut side up on baking sheet. Place in oven for 12 to 14 minutes.Sprinkle pecans on top of each one. You may need to press them into the cheese a little so they stick.Serve warm or at room temperature. NutritionCalories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1mg The post Whipped Feta Stuffed Dates appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.

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