Ham, Gorgonzola and Pear Crostini

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Crostini means "little toasts" in Italian. A wonderful little bit of savory and sweet flavors make a good addition to a winter party buffet.

Yield: 36 Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Pork

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Original recipe makes 36

1 8-oz packageready-to-eat ham; finely chopped (about 2 cups)

1 8-oz packagecream cheese; softened

1 15.25-oz canBartlett pears in heavy syrup; drained and finely chopped

1/3 cupGorgonzola cheese; (3 oz.) crumbled

1/4 cupgreen onion; sliced

1/2 teaspoonseasoned pepper

1 loafFrench bread; or 3 to 4 French sandwich rolls

1/3 cupolive oil

Ham, Gorgonzola and Pear Crostini Preparation

Combine ham, cream cheese, pears, cheese, onion and pepper; refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to blend. Slice French bread into 1/4-inch slices. Place in single layer on a baking sheet. Brush both sides of each slice with some of the olive oil. Bake at 375 for 6 minutes per side or until toasted and golden brown. Remove from oven to cool on wire rack.When ready to serve, spoon about 1 tablespoon ham mixture on each toasted bread slice. Garnish with green onion slices.