Crostini means "little toasts"
in Italian. With their wonderful savory and sweet flavors, these
crostini make a good addition to a winter party buffet...or anytime!
Ham,
Gorgozola and Pear Crostini
- 1 (8-ounce) package finely
chopped ready-to-eat ham (about 2 cups)
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (15.25-ounce) can Bartlett pears in heavy syrup, drained and
finely chopped
1/3 cup (3 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper
1 loaf French bread or 3 to 4 French sandwich rolls
1/3 cup olive oil
Green onion slices for garnish
- 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 375°F (190°C)
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.
Makes 36 to 40 appetizer
servings.
Nutrition information per
serving: Calories: 113; Fat: 7 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Cholesterol:
12 mg; Sodium: 324 mg; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Protein: 3 g; Fiber:
.5 g
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of and www.porkbeinspired.com
and www.eatcannedpears.com, through ECES, Inc., Electronic Color
Editorial Services.
