Description
Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese & Walnuts is a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors that make for a perfect appetizer or light meal. The warm balsamic glaze adds a tangy finish to this elegant dish.
Ingredients
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Blue Cheese Mixture:
- 3 oz. blue cheese, crumbled
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1/3 c. walnuts, finely chopped
Roasted Pears:
- 3 large Bartlett pears
- 3 T. honey, divided
- 1 c. balsamic vinegar
- 3 c. fresh arugula
Instructions
- Prepare Blue Cheese Mixture: Combine blue cheese, crispy bacon, and chopped walnuts in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Prepare Pears: Cut pears in half, remove seeds and flesh, and create a small section to sit flat. Place in a baking dish.
- Stuff Pears: Mix removed pear flesh with blue cheese mixture. Fill pear halves and drizzle with honey. Roast in oven.
- Make Balsamic Glaze: Heat vinegar until reduced. Set aside.
- Assemble: Place arugula on plates, top with stuffed pear, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pear with arugula
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
