Grilled Pear And Blue Cheese Sandwich Recipes

GRILLED CHEESE AND PEAR SANDWICH

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

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.

GRILLED BRIE AND PEAR SANDWICH

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.

BLUE CHEESE, BACON AND PEAR BRUNCH SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place the pear slices in a skillet, and pour in the apple juice. Cook over medium heat until the pears are soft, about 5 minutes. Drain pears and reserve; discard juice.
• Meanwhile, place the bacon in a skillet and cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.
• Preheat the oven broiler.
• Place the focaccia bread slices on a baking sheet. Divide the pear slices evenly among the bread, and top evenly with the bacon, and then with the blue cheese.
• Broil the sandwiches in the preheated broiler until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes.