Delicious Blue Cheese and Grilled Pear Crostini Recipe

Indulge in the delicious combination of tangy blue cheese and sweet grilled pears with this easy crostini recipe. The marriage of flavors creates a perfect balance, and the crispy baguette adds a satisfying crunch. This appetizer is ideal for entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy evening at home. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's a quick and impressive dish to serve at any gathering.

Ingredients

• 1 French baguette
• 2 ripe pears
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 ounces blue cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices.
3. Brush each slice with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Grill the baguette slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly toasted. Set aside.
5. Cut the pears into thin slices, removing the core and seeds.
6. Brush the pear slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
7. Grill the pear slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until they have grill marks and are slightly softened. Set aside.
8. Spread a generous amount of blue cheese on each grilled baguette slice.
9. Top the blue cheese with a couple of grilled pear slices.
10. Sprinkle chopped walnuts over the pears.
11. Drizzle each crostini with honey.
12. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
13. Serve the crostini immediately and enjoy!

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