Gorgonzola Bread

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French bread topped with Gorgonzola cheese, sliced pears and walnut pieces makes an elegant appetizer without a lot of work.

Submitted by CAPTAINMORG
Published on March 21, 2018
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 French baguette, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds

  • ¼ cup olive oil or melted butter

  • 2 pears - peeled, cored and sliced

  • 8 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush the top of each one with olive oil or melted butter. Place a slice of pear onto each piece of bread, then crumble some of the cheese over the top. Sprinkle with walnuts.

  3. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the pears are browned and the cheese has started to melt.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

357 Calories
21g Fat
32g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 357
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 520mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 155mg 12%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 151mg 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.