Pear Prosciutto Bruschetta Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• Brush the bread on both sides generously with oil and place on a baking sheet. Broil until golden and crispy, 2 minutes per side.
• Remove, let cool slightly, and rub the garlic all over one side of each slice. Place a slice of cheese on each piece of bread, then top each with a slice of prosciutto. Return to the oven until the cheese is melted and golden, 2 minutes.
• Garnish with a basil leaf and serve.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, rosemary, pepper and pepper sauce if desired. Pour over tomato mixture; toss to coat., Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. With a slotted spoon, top each slice with tomato mixture.

Steps:

• Butter -- Mix the gorgonzola cheese and butter and set to the side, room temperature.
• Pears -- Mix the pears, red onion, balsamic, olive oil and thyme and toss well in a small bowl. Let it hang out 15-20 minutes.
• Baguettes -- Then as the pears marinate, in a 400 degree oven toast the baguette slices on each side until golden brown.
• Put them all Together -- After the baguettes come out of the oven, spread with the blue cheese butter, top with a thin slice of the proscuitto and top with the pear and onion mixture.

Steps:

• Place a rack in upper third of the oven and heat to 450 degrees F. Place 1 sage leaf on a pear slice and secure by wrapping 1 piece prosciutto like a "belt" around the pear. Repeat to make 24 pieces.
• Evenly space pears on a baking sheet and place in oven to cook until prosciutto is crisp and pears are slightly softened, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately. Pears can be assembled up to 2 hours ahead. Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
• Pears can also be served uncooked, if desired.