Best Grilled Pear And Blue Cheese Sandwich Recipes

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GRILLED CHEESE AND PEAR SANDWICH



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Grilled Cheese and Pear Sandwich ~ together offer savory and sweet flavors that will exceed anyone's expectations. Sliced pears along with a thin slice of blue cheese, fresh arugula, and a dash of Dijon creates a grilled cheese sandwich that becomes insanely delicious!

Provided by Anna

Categories     Sandwiches / Lunch / Dinner

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 Thick slices of country bread
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted or olive oil
4-ounces of Blue cheese - thinly sliced
1 large Bosc or Bartlett pear - thinly sliced
1 cup fresh arugula
Optional: 2 tsp. Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Brush one side of each slice of bread with butter or olive oil.
  • Form sandwiches with buttered-side out. Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on one side onto each sandwich, then add a few slices of pear and pile on some fresh arugula.
  • Top with a thin slice of blue cheese and close the sandwiches.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over low heat. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Grill the sandwiches, on low heat until the bread is golden brown, crispy, and the cheese is melted, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Remove and cut sandwiches in half or diagonally and serve immediately.
  • Serves 2

GRILLED PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SANDWICH



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The classic pairing of fruit with cheese becomes dinner in this griddled sandwich of crisp Asian pear, creamy, tangy blue cheese and sweet-hot pepper jelly. -- Joe GrayThis recipe by Joe Gray originally appeared in The Chicago Tribune.

Categories     Entrees

Time 9m59S

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 pound blue cheese
1 asian pear
hot pepper jelly
4 slices rustic bread
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus a little more for brushing on sandwiches

Steps:

  • Step 1: Spread 2 ounces softened blue cheese over one side of 2 slices of rustic bread.
  • Step 2: Core and thinly slice 1 Asian pear. Divide pear between the bread slices.
  • Step 3: Spread hot pepper jelly over one side of 2 more slices of bread.
  • Step 4: Top the pear and cheese bread slices with the pepper jelly slices.
  • Step 5: Spread the tops and bottoms of the sandwiches with a little olive oil. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the sandwiches, turning once, until golden brown and the cheese melts.

BLUE CHEESE AND GRILLED PEAR CROSTINI



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Very simple appetizer you can serve at birthday parties or any other occasion.

Provided by babyshowerideas4u

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Canapes and Crostini Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 small pears
⅓ cup cream cheese, softened
8 (1/2 inch) slices French baguette
2 slices blue cheese
1 tablespoon toasted chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Slice pears into half-moons.
  • Cook pears on the preheated grill until nicely browned, about 5 minutes per side. Set aside.
  • Cut blue cheese slices into 8 equal pieces.
  • Spread cream cheese over bread slices. Top with grilled pear slices and blue cheese. Sprinkle with walnuts, mint, and pepper. Drizzle with honey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 31.8 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 376.3 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

GRILLED BRIE AND PEAR SANDWICH



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This grilled Brie and pear sandwich is dedicated to National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, which happens every April 12, thanks mostly to bored food bloggers and cheese-industry marketing cartels. I'm looking at you, Wisconsin.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Grilled Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 thick slices French bread
6 thin slices Brie cheese, or more to taste
12 fresh thyme leaves, or to taste
1 pinch cracked black pepper
6 slices pear (such as Bosc)
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Generously butter one side of each slice of bread.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  • Place bread slices butter-side down into hot skillet. Arrange Brie cheese slices on top of each piece of bread. Sprinkle thyme and cracked black pepper over the top.
  • Spread pear slices in a single layer over the Brie cheese on one slice of bread and top with a pinch of salt.
  • Flip the slice of bread without pears onto the slice of bread with the pear slices. Continue cooking sandwich until cheese and pear are heated through and cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cut into halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 121.1 mg, Fat 41.3 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 25.5 g, Sodium 998.4 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

GRILLED PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SANDWICH



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Make and share this Grilled Pear and Blue Cheese Sandwich recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup havarti cheese, shredded
8 slices sourdough bread (or other good-quality bread)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon unsalted butter, softened
2 pears, ripe, cored, thinly sliced
salad greens, such as arugula (optional)

Steps:

  • Toss cheeses together in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Place bread slices on a work surface.
  • Spread 1 teaspoon of the butter on each of 4 bread slices; set aside.
  • Arrange pear slices evenly on the unbuttered slices.
  • Top with the cheese; top with the greens, then the buttered slice of bread.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of the butter in a skillet over medium heat, or prepare a panini pan.
  • Add sandwiches to pan; heat, turning once, pressing with a spatula to flatten, until cheese melts and bread browns, about 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.3, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 38.1, Sodium 1017.1, Carbohydrate 79.7, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 8.5, Protein 15.3

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