Sweet Pear and Cheese Crostini
Blue cheese and pears are a dynamic duo for this quick and flavorful appetizer recipe.
Ingredients
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16 3/8-inch slices baguette-style French bread
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4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese or other blue cheese, crumbled
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1 small ripe pear, halved, cored, and very thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons flavored honey (such as French lavender honey) or regular honey
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Fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Directions
1.
Place bread slices on a large baking sheet. Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 30 to 60 seconds or until bread is toasted. Turn bread slices over; top bread slices with Gorgonzola. Broil for 30 to 60 seconds more or until cheese is bubbly and bread is toasted.
2.
Top bread slices with pear slices. Lightly drizzle pear slices with honey. Arrange bread slices on a serving platter. If desired, garnish with mint sprigs. Serve immediately. Makes 16 appetizers.
Nutrition information
Calories 72, Total Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 175 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Total Sugar 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 1%, Calcium 5%, Iron 2%. Exchanges: Starch 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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