Best 7 Bleu Cheese Crostini With Sancerre Syrup And Peppery Lettuce Recipes

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In this article, we will explore the tantalizing flavors of a culinary masterpiece - the bleu cheese crostini with Sancerre syrup and peppery lettuce. This exquisite dish combines the tangy sharpness of blue cheese with the sweetness of caramelized Sancerre syrup, all balanced by the peppery bite of fresh lettuce. A symphony of flavors and textures, this appetizer will leave your taste buds dancing and your guests clamoring for more. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of creating this delectable treat.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PEPPERY PASTA



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly ground coarse pepper
Salt
1 pound angel hair pasta
1 lemon, zested
3 ounces manchego or Parmesan, finely grated

Steps:

  • In a large straight-sided saute pan over medium heat, add the olive oil, pepper and a pinch of salt. Heat and toast the pepper until the oil is fragrant with the pepper scent, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta until al dente, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and allow the moisture to evaporate from the pasta for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the pasta to the pan with the olive oil, raise the heat to medium-high and continuously toss the pasta with tongs to coat with the olive oil and pepper. Remove from the heat, add the lemon zest and cheese, toss and then transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

BLUE CHEESE AND GRILLED PEAR CROSTINI



Blue Cheese and Grilled Pear Crostini image

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

BLUE CHEESE CROSTINI



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"My sister-in-law gave me this great recipe, which includes two of my favorite ingredients-blue cheese and pears. Yum!" writes Kate Hilts of Grand Rapids, Michigan. TIP: "Instead of a loaf of French bread, I usually buy a baguette and cut it at an angle to give the slices a nice look," Kate adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 15 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted
15 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick), lightly toasted
1 medium ripe pear

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Stir in the blue cheese and walnuts. Spread evenly over toasted bread. , Place on a baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Core pear and cut into 30 thin slices. Place two pear slices on each crostini. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EASY BLUE CHEESE CROSTINI



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These take only minutes to prepare, and they are soooooo good! You can prepare the slices hours in advance and broil just before serving. Sprinkle only VERY lightly with sugar!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 11m

Yield 23 crostini (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup blue cheese, finely crumbled
4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
23 slices from a French baguettes, cut into about 1/2-inch thick (you might get more than 23 slices from the baguette)
sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Set oven to broiler heat.
  • In a bowl mix together blue cheese and butter.
  • Spread and divide the butter/cheese mixture equally on top of the bread slices.
  • Arrange the slices on a large baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle VERY light with sugar.
  • Broil until topping is just browned and the cheese softens (about 1 minute).
  • Transfer to a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.4, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 444.9, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 6.3

CROSTINI WITH MUSHROOMS, PROSCIUTTO, AND BLUE CHEESE



Crostini with Mushrooms, Prosciutto, and Blue Cheese image

Provided by Bonnie Wilkens Metully

Categories     Cheese     Mushroom     Pork     Appetizer     Bake     Sauté     Blue Cheese     Winter     Prosciutto     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes about 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps chopped
4 ounces crimini mushrooms, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 2 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped thinly sliced prosciutto (about 2 1/2 ounces)
18 1/2-inch-thick diagonal bread slices cut from 1 sourdough baguette
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add all mushrooms and garlic and sauté until mushrooms are cooked through and brown, about 10 minutes. Add cream and boil until liquid is completely absorbed, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add blue cheese and stir until cheese melts. Mix in prosciutto. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer mushroom topping to bowl. (Mushroom topping can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange bread slices on baking sheet. Bake until just golden, about 5 minutes. Mound 1 generous tablespoon mushroom topping on each slice. Return to oven; bake until topping is heated through, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

BLEU CHEESE, WALNUT AND CRANBERRY CROSTINI



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I wasted no time in posting this recipe from the latest issue of Bon Appetit magazine November 2005. Served over a bed of frisee, (or not), this would make an ideal appetizer for the Holidays.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     European

Time 10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 slices good-quality baguette (1/4-inch slices) or 24 slices ciabatta (1/4-inch slices)
4 tablespoons walnut oil, divided
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
6 tablespoons minced shallots, divided
1/3 cup dried cranberries
6 -8 cups baby frisee, torn into thin pieces
2 teaspoons french banyuls vinegar or 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet. Brush the bread slices on the top with 2 tablespoons of the walnut oil. Bake until crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the toasted walnuts, bleu cheese, 4 tablespoons of shallots, and dried cranberries. Spread the mixture on the toast slices. Bake until cheese melts, approximately 4 minutes.
  • In a separate, non-reactive bowl combine the frisee, 2 tablespoons shallots, 2 tablespoons walnut oil and the vinegar. Season with sea salt and toss.
  • Serve with crostini.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 8.4, Sodium 938.1, Carbohydrate 70.3, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 0.6, Protein 14.9

BEEF AND BLUE CHEESE CROSTINI



Beef and Blue Cheese Crostini image

These little gems are easy, impressive and delicious. They are ridiculously easy and inexpensive to make. Seriously, you will look like a total rock star when you serve these! -Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces)
Cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 tablespoon horseradish
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 pounds shaved deli roast beef
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
Additional minced chives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Cut baguette into 36 slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Spritz with cooking spray. Sprinkle with pepper. Bake until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream, chives, horseradish and salt. Top toasts with beef; dollop with sour cream mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and additional chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • For a restaurant-quality crostini, choose a good quality baguette with a crispy crust and a soft chewy inside.
  • Slice the baguette on the bias to create larger surface area for toppings.
  • Brush the crostini with olive oil or butter before baking to help them crisp up.
  • Bake the crostini until they are golden brown and crispy, but not burnt.
  • Top the crostini with a variety of ingredients, such as cheese, meats, vegetables, and spreads.
  • To make the Sancerre syrup, simply simmer Sancerre wine with sugar until it reduces and thickens.
  • The peppery lettuce adds a nice spicy kick to the crostini.
  • Serve the crostini immediately, while they are still warm and crispy.

Conclusion:

Bleu cheese crostini with Sancerre syrup and peppery lettuce is a delicious and easy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of the creamy blue cheese, the sweet and tangy Sancerre syrup, and the peppery lettuce is sure to please everyone. These crostini are also a great way to use up leftover baguette.

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