Cheese Dates

Name: Cheese Dates
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red pepper; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted; 28 pitted dates; 28 pecan halves; 1 egg white; Sifted powdered sugar (optional)

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
28 pitted dates
28 pecan halves
1 egg white
Sifted powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

1

Combine cheese, flour, salt, pepper, and butter; mix well. Set aside.
2

Make a lengthwise slit in each date and stuff with a pecan half. Press about 2 teaspoons cheese mixture around each date, covering completely. Chill at least 30 minutes.
3

Remove dates from refrigerator, and brush with egg white. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Remove dates to a wire rack; cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.