Grilled Pineapple and Bacon Blue Cheese Bruschetta
By
Linda Dalton
@Stripey
8
This is a variation of a tasty little appetizer I entered in a recipe contest not too long ago. It's got lots of flavors and is sure to wake up all your taste buds.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Blue cheese and bacon don't get any better! When you add in the grilled pineapple and the cranberries, you get a touch of sweetness. This makes a party-perfect appetizer great for the holidays.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 can(s)sliced pineapple, 8 oz each (only use 6 slices)
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1/2baguette sliced 3/8" on diagonal
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5 slicebacon, cooked and crumbled
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8 ozNeufchatel cheese, softened
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5 ozcrumbled blue cheese, softened
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1/3 craisins or dried cranberries
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2 stalk(s)celery, finely chopped
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3 tspscallions, finely chopped
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2 tsppineapple juice from canned pineapple slices
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2 tspWorcestershire sauce
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·parsley or mint for garnish
How to Make Grilled Pineapple and Bacon Blue Cheese Bruschetta
- Cook bacon, crumble and set aside. Heat your grill (or indoor grill pan which is what I use). Grill bread slices on both sides and set aside.
- Grill 6 slices of drained pineapple on both sides (save the liquid) and set aside. When the slices are cooled, finely chop 4 of the rings, and set those aside - they'll be going into the cheese mixture.
- In medium-size bowl combine the Neufchatel and blue cheese. I use a flexible spatula to do this. Add pineapple juice (from sliced canned pineapple) and Worcestershire sauce. Now add the scallions, celery, raisins (or cranberries), crumbled bacon, and chopped pineapple.
- To plate, place a heaping tablespoon of cheese mixture on grilled bread. For a fun garnish, cut the remaining 2 slices of grilled pineapple into 4 pieces so they look like little fans. Place 1 "fan" atop each bruschetta, then add a sprig or two of parsley or mint.
About Grilled Pineapple and Bacon Blue Cheese Bruschetta
Main Ingredient: Dairy
Regional Style: American
Collections: New Year Party World Food Championships 2015
