Posted:
November 9
Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 12 servings
Sometimes the most perfect and satisfying flavors come from simplicity. Mom's Perfect Stuffed Dates are easy to whip up and combine simple ingredients into one fantastic Thanksgiving appetizer; sweet dates come together with tangy goat cheese and the crunch of pistachios. With just a touch of seasoning, Mom's Perfect Stuffed Dates will have your friends and loved ones begging for the recipe. Whether or not you want to share is up to you!
Ingredients
• 24 Medjool dates, slit lengthwise and pitted • 4 ounces goat cheese, soft • 3 tablespoons pistachios, crushed • sea salt, to taste • ground black pepper, to taste • smoked paprika, to taste • honey, optional, to tasteDirections
Step 1
Open the dates, making V-shaped bowls.
Step 2
Fill each date with goat cheese, trying to make sure each one gets an equal amount.
Step 3
Sprinkle the crushed pistachios on top of the goat cheese.
Step 4
Top each with a light sprinkle of salt, pepper, and paprika, being careful not to add too much as it can overpower the flavors of the dates and goat cheese.
Step 5
Drizzle on a bit of honey, if desired.
Step 6
Serve!
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