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Panera Pear Pecan Crostini
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 17 Minutes
Servings: 12
From the Panera/St. I love Panera.
Ingredients:
10 ounces blue cheese (roquefort, gorgonzola or stilton)
5 tablespoons heavy cream
15 slices panera cinnamon raisin bread, crusts removed
2 bartlett pears, thinly sliced into wedges about 1-1/2-inch long
1/3 cup pecan halves, thinly sliced crosswise
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F In a small bowl, combine the cheese and cream.
2. Using a fork or wooden spoon, combine until mixture is soft enough to spread, but not runny. Set aside.
3. Cut bread into 1-1/2 squares.
4. Transfer bread squares to a baking sheet.
5. Toast in oven until light golden, about 6 minutes on each side. Remove from oven.
6. Spread one heaping teaspoon cheese mixture on each crostini.
7. Top each with a pear wedge and garnish with pecan slices.
8. Serve at room temperature.
By RecipeOfHealth.com