Best Blue Cheese And Apple Squares Recipes

APPLE & BLUE CHEESE ON ENDIVE

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This elegant appetizer features a creamy blue cheese and apple spread inside crunchy endive leaves. You can use pears instead of apples or use the spread to top crackers.-Katie Fleming, Edmonds, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 32 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon water
1 large red apple, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 heads Belgian endive, separated into leaves
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and water; add apple and toss to coat. Drain and pat dry. , Combine the apple, celery, blue cheese and mayonnaise; spoon 1 tablespoonful onto each endive leaf. Sprinkle with hazelnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED APPLE, SHALLOT AND BLUE CHEESE TART

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This sweet and savory apple tart is both substantial and sophisticated. The chewy, pizza-like crust is fortified with three kinds of flour. The topping is a comforting, mellow jumble of sweet roasted apples and shallots scented with thyme and zipped up with pungent blue cheese.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories appetizer

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 (1/4-ounce) envelope active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
5 grams sugar (1 teaspoon)
150 grams all-purpose flour (1 1/2 cups), more as needed
55 grams whole wheat flour (1/2 cup)
60 grams fine cornmeal (1/2 cup)
10 grams fine sea salt (2 1/4 teaspoons), more as needed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
2 1/4 pounds apples, cored, quartered and sliced 1/4-inch thick
3/4 pound shallots, peeled, trimmed, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, more as needed
5 thyme branches
3/4 cup finely crumbled blue cheese
Flaky sea salt

Steps:

Place 3/4 cup lukewarm water in a large bowl. Sprinkle yeast and sugar over water. Let stand until frothy, about 5 minutes.
In another large bowl, whisk together both flours, cornmeal and 8 grams (1 3/4 teaspoons) salt. Make a well in center of dry ingredients; stir in yeast mixture and 1/3 cup oil until mixture is combined. If the dough seems dry, add a little more water. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until dough is smooth and elastic, about 7 to 10 minutes. Or, knead in a mixer or food processor fit with the dough blade for 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Allow to rest at room temperature until dough has doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
While dough rises, heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, toss together apples, shallots, 1/4 cup oil, 2 grams ( 1/2 teaspoon) salt, the black pepper and thyme. Spread onto two large baking sheets. Roast, tossing occasionally, until mixture is tender and golden, about 30 minutes.
Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees. Lightly oil a large rimmed baking sheet. Punch down dough and transfer to baking sheet. Using a rolling pin or your fingers, roll or stretch dough to make an even layer about 3/16-inch thick. Scatter apple-shallot mixture over crust. Scatter cheese on top. Drizzle with oil and season with flaky sea salt and black pepper. Transfer pan to oven and bake until crust is golden brown and cheese is just melted, 17 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly, then cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 277, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 373 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams

GRILLED BLUE CHEESE AND APPLE SANDWICHES

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Provided by Food Network

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
12 slices walnut bread or other dark dense bread, such as rye or pumpernickel
1 1/2 cups crumbled blue cheese
2 Gravenstein apples, unpeeled, cored and thinly sliced

Steps:

Lightly butter one side of each slice of bread.
Melt 2 teaspoons of the remaining butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Place 2 slices of bread, buttered side down, in the skillet, top each slice with about 1/4 cup of blue cheese and several slices of apple, and place another slice of bread on top, buttered side up. Cook until the sandwiches are golden brown on the bottom, then carefully flip the sandwiches over and brown the other side. Transfer the sandwiches to a serving platter. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients. Slice the sandwiches in half on the diagonal and serve.

BLUE CHEESE AND APPLE SQUARES

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Categories Cheese Fruit Appetizer Bake

Yield Makes 24 squares

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 red or green apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
4-6 ounces blue cheese
3-4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh thyme
1 package (2 sheets) puff pastry

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425ºF. Spread out 1 sheet of the puff pastry and cut into 2-inch squares. Repeat with second sheet. Evenly space puff pastry squares on a baking sheet. Place about a teaspoon of crumbled blue cheese in the middle of each square and press down into the dough (don't punch through). Top each square with 2-3 slices of apple, making sure to cover all of the cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with the fresh thyme. Bake at 425ºF for 20-25 minutes, until apples are tender and the pastry is brown. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature on a baking rack.