Pear-and-Gorgonzola Crostini

Health score
16%
Pear-and-Gorgonzola Crostini
45 min.
6
491kcal

Suggestions

Looking for a delicious and gourmet appetizer to impress your family and friends? Look no further than this Pear-and-Gorgonzola Crostini recipe! With a perfect balance of flavors and textures, this dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Imagine biting into a crunchy French bread toast topped with creamy Gorgonzola cheese, sweet and juicy pear slices, crispy bacon, and toasted walnuts. The combination of savory, sweet, and nutty flavors will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

Not only is this crostini visually appealing with its vibrant colors and beautiful presentation, but it is also easy to make and ready in just 45 minutes. Perfect for a fancy antipasti spread, a starter for a dinner party, a satisfying snack, or an elegant appetizer, this recipe is versatile and sure to please a crowd.

So, next time you are in need of a show-stopping dish that is both delicious and impressive, give this Pear-and-Gorgonzola Crostini a try. Your guests will be amazed by your culinary skills, and you will bask in the glory of their compliments. Cheers to good food and good company!

Ingredients

  •  bacon crumbled cooked
  • 12 slices bread french (1/2-inch-thick)
  • cup gorgonzola cheese crumbled
  • teaspoon juice of lemon 
  • teaspoons milk 
  •  pears cut lengthwise into 12 wedges
  • 0.3 cup walnuts toasted chopped

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Toss together pear slices and lemon juice; set aside.
    2. Broil French bread slices 5 inches from heat 1 minute on each side or until lightly toasted.
    3. Stir together cheese and milk until smooth; spread evenly on 1 side of each bread slice.
    4. Sprinkle each slice with 1 teaspoon walnuts; top with 1 pear slice and bacon.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories491kcal
    Protein16.66%
    Fat24.9%
    Carbs58.44%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    33.71
    Glycemic Load
    52.78
    Inflammation Score
    -6
    Nutrition Score
    20.100869717805%

    Flavonoids

    Cyanidin
    0.74mg
    Catechin
    0.08mg
    Epigallocatechin
    0.17mg
    Epicatechin
    1.12mg
    Epicatechin 3-gallate
    0.01mg
    Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
    0.05mg
    Eriodictyol
    0.04mg
    Hesperetin
    0.12mg
    Naringenin
    0.01mg
    Isorhamnetin
    0.09mg
    Quercetin
    0.25mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:490.58kcal
    24.53%
    Fat:13.7g
    21.08%
    Saturated Fat:5.21g
    32.54%
    Carbohydrates:72.35g
    24.12%
    Net Carbohydrates:68.29g
    24.83%
    Sugar:9.21g
    10.23%
    Cholesterol:19.81mg
    6.6%
    Sodium:1078.41mg
    46.89%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Protein:20.62g
    41.24%
    Vitamin B1:0.97mg
    64.43%
    Selenium:42.38µg
    60.54%
    Folate:171.24µg
    42.81%
    Manganese:0.85mg
    42.72%
    Vitamin B2:0.65mg
    38.27%
    Vitamin B3:7.03mg
    35.14%
    Iron:5.31mg
    29.5%
    Phosphorus:251.84mg
    25.18%
    Calcium:178.18mg
    17.82%
    Fiber:4.06g
    16.26%
    Copper:0.31mg
    15.48%
    Zinc:2.19mg
    14.6%
    Magnesium:57.17mg
    14.29%
    Vitamin B6:0.23mg
    11.7%
    Vitamin B5:0.87mg
    8.69%
    Potassium:286.36mg
    8.18%
    Vitamin B12:0.31µg
    5.1%
    Vitamin A:159.51IU
    3.19%
    Vitamin E:0.41mg
    2.74%
    Vitamin K:2.8µg
    2.66%
    Vitamin C:1.66mg
    2.01%
    Vitamin D:0.15µg
    1.01%
    Source:My Recipes