Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears: A Savory Delight for Any Occasion
Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears make for an elegant appetizer that balances the sweetness of pears with the rich savor of blue cheese, making it perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe pears
- 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the pears in half lengthwise and remove the cores.
- In a bowl, mix the blue cheese, walnuts, honey, and thyme until well combined.
- Stuff each pear half with the mixture.
- Place the stuffed pears in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and serve warm.
Notes
- For an added twist, drizzle balsamic glaze over the stuffed pears before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 halves
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Blue Cheese Stuffed Pears, Savory, Appetizer, Pears, Blue Cheese