Date Filled Cheese Pastries
These are tasty little treats that can be made up to 1 month ahead.
Steps
Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl , stirring well.
Add butter.
Stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
Shape dough into ball.
Make a lengthwise slit into each date and stuff with a pecan half.
Press a generous tablespoon of cheese mixture around each date , covering it completely.
Cover and chill for 45 minutes.
Place dates on a greased baking sheet and bake at 350f for 25 minutes.
Remove to wire rack and cool.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
cheddar cheese, all-purpose flour, salt, red pepper, butter, pitted dates, pecan halves