Sunday, June 30, 2013

Pear and Cheese Baguette Appetizer

Courtney was at it again bring new and delicious appetizer to bookclub!


PEAR AND CHEESE BAGUETTE APPETIZER

Ingredients:
1 baguette - cut into 1/4 inch thick slices (recipe says it makes 40. I used one baguette and had a lot of the mixture left over, only made half that)
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 - 8 oz package cream cheese
6 to 8 oz crumbled gorgonzola cheese
2 - 15oz cans sliced pears in juice, drained (I used 1 can)
1/2 cup candied pecans, chopped
2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Lightly brush baguette slice with olive oil.  Place the slices on a baking sheet and toast 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Let cool.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and gorgonzola, stirring well until well mixed.
5. Spread the each toast with the cheese mixture.
6. Top with the pear slices and chopped candied pecans.
7. Sprinkle with the parsley.


ENJOY!!

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