Crostini with Pear, Parmesan, and Caramelized Shallots

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Yummy crostini recipe created by my friend with some additional tweaks added by me. Enjoy!

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
17 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 2 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided, or to taste

  • 2 large shallots, chopped, or more to taste

  • 1 firm Bartlett pear, chopped, or more to taste

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 baguette

  • 1 clove garlic, halved

  • 5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Heat butter and 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in shallots. Cook and stir until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool, 20 to 25 minutes.

  2. Combine pears, 1 teaspoon olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper with the shallots; stir until evenly mixed. Cover and refrigerate shallot mixture for about 2 hours.

  3. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  4. Slice baguette into rounds. Rub with garlic and brush with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Place on a baking sheet.

  5. Toast in the preheated oven until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.

  6. Top baguette rounds with shallot mixture and Parmesan cheese.

  7. Turn oven's broiler on. Return crostini to oven and broil until golden and bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

188 Calories
5g Fat
30g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 188
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 356mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 63mg 5%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 136mg 3%

* 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.