Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of sweet and savory with these Roasted Pears stuffed with a delectable mixture of blue cheese, crispy bacon, and chopped walnuts, then drizzled with a balsamic glaze. Served over fresh arugula, this dish is a delightful appetizer or light main course.
Ingredients
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For the Blue Cheese & Walnut Mixture:
- 3 oz. blue cheese, crumbled
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1/3 c. walnuts, finely chopped
For the Roasted Pears:
- 3 large Bartlett pears
- 3 T. honey, divided
- 1 c. balsamic vinegar
- 3 c. fresh arugula
Instructions
- Prepare Blue Cheese & Walnut Mixture: Combine blue cheese, crispy bacon, and chopped walnuts in a bowl. Set aside.
- Prepare Pears: Cut pears in half, scoop out seeds and flesh. Slice off a small section on the back. Place in a baking dish.
- Stuff Pears: Add chopped pear flesh to the blue cheese mixture. Fill pear halves with the mixture and drizzle with honey. Roast in the oven.
- Make Balsamic Glaze: Heat vinegar in a skillet until thickened.
- Assemble: Place arugula on plates, top with stuffed pear, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pear with arugula
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
