Game Day Eats: Pear, Gorgonzola & Bacon Toasts
It's sooooo rainy and humid and disgusting here on the East coast. It's one of those days that makes me want to stay in bed with a cup of tea, some good reality TV and the air conditioning blasting. Yep, I'm still rocking my air conditioning. I simply cannot sleep while it's hot in my apartment. And I simply cannot bear the though of wearing rain boots while it's so warm outside. Ick.
Anyway.
You all know about my love for football Sundays. I love the constant of it. I know that it will always be a relaxing day where Shaun and I make time to just relax, geting dooded up in our respective team jerseys and making a yummy spread of food. I also like to use it as an excuse to try some new dishes! So often I get caught up in my usual favorites; pizza dip, mini hot dogs wrapped in crescent rolls (yup, we go there) and simple chips and onion dip.
This past week, I decided to change it up a bit. I threw together these pear, gorgonzola and bacon toasts in no time. The toasts are quickly cooked in the oven, while the rest comes together in a snap.
Creamy, sharp gorgonzola, crunchy toast, sweet juicy pears and turkey bacon crumbles...what could be better?
Pear, Gorgonzola & Bacon Toasts
*Adapted from Food Network Magazine
**Makes a lot of toasts
1 baguette
1-2 fresh pears, cored and sliced
4 oz cream cheese, softened
3 oz gorgonzola crumbles (about half of a container)
2 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
olive oil
kosher salt
pepper
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice the baguette, spread out on a foil-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 7-10 minutes until baguette is toast-like. Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a skillet or microwave until slightly crispy and crumbled. Drain on a paper towel and set aside. Mix together the gorgonzola and cream cheese; season with salt and pepper. Cut up the pear into small slices. Take out the toasts, place them on a platter and assemble. Spread gorgonzola mixture, followed by pear and top with bacon crumbles.
Enjoy. It's easy!
And pretty! For a party, you could probably even make these right before your guests arrive, simply toss the pear slices in lemon juice before plating them and cover with saran wrap. I'm keeping this on file for my next gathering. Yum!!
I love the combination of sharp cheese and sweet fruit. Not to mention the smoky bacon flavor topping. So delicious.
So there you have it. A {very} easy game day {or anytime!} eat!
Questions of the Day:
Do you ever enjoy a rainy day?
What's your favorite unusual flavor combination?
What foods do you enjoy for curling up in front of the TV?
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Reader Comments (9)
Oh those look to die for! I can imagine myself scarfing them all down before the game even begins. Wow, bacon and pear together although it sounds weird to some is really an amazing match made in heaven. These look great!
If I weren't pregnant, I would totally eat those up - all of them. Without a doubt. I love blue cheese and bacon together!
We have also been using the A/C- it is just to warm and humid to sleep without it!!
Those look delicious, what a great new treat for football.
so pretty! i'm not the biggest gorgonzola fan but my hubby is! we actually just argued last night about whether to get a flatbread pizza with these toppings.
What a great appetizer, these look delicious! Love your blog, so glad to be a new follower! xoxo
these remind me of a treat my friend used to make. she said it was the only thing she knew how to "cook" I think she used brie cheese and then a honey drizzle on top. yum!
Um, yes please.
LOVE this!
great and cexcellent aperitif or good for breakfast when you are in the hury and no time to prepare a normal breakfast, look so simple and fresh :)