Ham, Gorgonzola and Pear Crostini
Source: National Pork Board
PREP TIME
15 mins
COOK TIME
15 mins
SERVING SIZE
4
What You’ll Need
2 cups Daily's ham, finely chopped
1 8-oz. package cream cheese, softened
1 15 1/4-oz. can Bartlett pears in heavy syrup, drained and finely chopped
1/3 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (3 oz.)
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1 loaf French bread, OR 3-4 French sandwich rolls
1/3 cup olive oil
Green onions, slices, for garnish
Directions
Combine ham, cream cheese, pears, cheese, onion and pepper; refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to blend.
Slice French bread into 1/4-inch slices. Place in single layer on a baking sheet. Brush both sides of each slice with some of the olive oil.
Bake at 375ºF for 6 minutes per side or until toasted and golden brown. Remove from oven to cool on wire rack.
When ready to serve, spoon about 1 tablespoon ham mixture on each toasted bread slice. Garnish with green onion slices.
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