This is a perfect party appetizer that is both easy to make and impressive.
4 slices bacon
1/2 small red onion; chopped
3 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
2 1/2 ounces Neufchâtel cheese
1/2 cup chopped pecans; divided
24 pitted dates
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to drain on paper towels, reserving 1/2 teaspoon bacon grease in the skillet. Add onion and cook over medium heat until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add orange juice and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until liquid is evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer onion to a medium bowl and let cool. Crumble bacon into onions. Add cheeses and half of the pecans. Stir well to combine. Stuff each date with a heaping teaspoon of the mixture and top with remaining pecans.
makes 24 Servings