Pear-and-Gorgonzola Crostini

Name: Pear-and-Gorgonzola Crostini
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled; 12 slices 12 (1/2-inch-thick) French bread; 237 milliliters crumbled Gorgonzola cheese; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 4 teaspoons milk; 1 pear, cut lengthwise into 12 wedges; 59 milliliters chopped walnuts, toasted

Pear-and-Gorgonzola Crostini might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 549 calories, 22g of protein, and 17g of fat each. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a budget friendly recipe for fans of Mediterranean food. A mixture of bacon, walnuts, milk, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Toss together pear slices and lemon juice; set aside.

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Lemon Juice

Pear

Broil French bread slices 5 inches from heat 1 minute on each side or until lightly toasted.

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French Bread

Stir together cheese and milk until smooth; spread evenly on 1 side of each bread slice.

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Cheese

Spread

Bread

Milk

Sprinkle each slice with 1 teaspoon walnuts; top with 1 pear slice and bacon.

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Bacon

Pear

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Servings:

bacon slices, cooked and crumbled 12slices

12 (1/2-inch-thick) French bread 237milliliters

crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 1teaspoon

lemon juice 4teaspoons

milk 1

pear, cut lengthwise into 12 wedges 59milliliters

chopped walnuts, toasted

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio are my top picks for Italian. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. One wine you could try is Castellani Chianti Annata. It has 4.6 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 14 dollars.