Blue Cheese and Grilled Pear Crostini

Blue Cheese and Grilled Pear Crostini

Very simple appetizer you can serve at birthday parties or any other occasion.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Yield:
8 crostini
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 small pears
  • 1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 8 (1/2 inch) slices French baguette
  • 2 slices blue cheese
  • 1 tablespoon toasted chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint, or to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Directions

Step 1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Slice pears into half-moons.

Step 2
Cook pears on the preheated grill until nicely browned, about 5 minutes per side. Set aside.

Step 3
Cut blue cheese slices into 8 equal pieces.

Step 4
Spread cream cheese over bread slices. Top with grilled pear slices and blue cheese. Sprinkle with walnuts, mint, and pepper. Drizzle with honey.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

240
Calories
12g
Fat
27g
Carbs
7g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 240
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g 16%
Saturated Fat7g 36%
Cholesterol32mg 11%
Sodium376mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate27g 10%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars12g
Protein7g
Vitamin C3mg 16%
Calcium106mg 8%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium177mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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