grilled pineapple and bacon blue cheese bruschetta

Name: Grilled Pineapple and Bacon Blue Cheese Bruschetta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 can(s) sliced pineapple, 8 oz each (only use 6 slices); 1/2 - baguette sliced 3/8" on diagonal; 5 slice(s) bacon, cooked and crumbled; 8 ounce(s) Neufchatel cheese, softened; 5 ounce(s) crumbled blue cheese, softened; 1/3 cup(s) raisins or dried cranberries; 2 stalk(s) celery, finely chopped; 3 teaspoon(s) scallions, finely chopped; 2 teaspoon(s) pineapple juice from canned pineapple slices; 2 teaspoon(s) Worcestershire sauce; - parsley or mint for garnish

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Linda Dalton

Coconut Creek, FL

Updated on Oct 1, 2015

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.

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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.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Grill

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cans sliced pineapple, 8 oz each (only use 6 slices)
1/2 - baguette sliced 3/8" on diagonal
5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
8 ounces Neufchatel cheese, softened
5 ounces crumbled blue cheese, softened
1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
3 teaspoons scallions, finely chopped
2 teaspoons pineapple juice from canned pineapple slices
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- parsley or mint for garnish

How To Make grilled pineapple and bacon blue cheese bruschetta

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.
Step 3

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.
Step 4

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.
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