Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates
Blue cheese stuffed dates are an elegant and flavorful appetizer for gatherings or a unique addition to a cheese platter. The combination of the sweet and chewy date with the creamy and tangy blue cheese creates a wonderful balance of flavors.
Ingredients
- 5 large Medjool dates
- 2 oz. blue cheese, crumbled
- 10 toasted walnuts
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, crumble the blue cheese and add chopped toasted walnuts. Season with dried oregano and mix well.
- Carefully slice open each date lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through. Remove the pit.
- Stuff each date with the blue cheese-walnuts mixture. Gently press the date closed to secure the filling inside. Once stuffed, place the stuffed dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a lightly greased baking dish.
- Bake the stuffed dates in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes or until the blue cheese starts to melt and the dates become slightly caramelized.
- Once baked, remove the stuffed dates from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!