PANCETTA CRISPS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND PEAR

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Pancetta is baked in the oven to make the base of this appetizer. It makes a beautiful presentation. From Bon Appetit, Decemeber 2004.

Provided by Jules127

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 16 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 4

16 slices pancetta (thin slices)
16 teaspoons soft fresh goat cheese (from 5-ounce log)
2 small very ripe pears, halved, cored, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
fresh thyme leave

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F
  • Place pancetta slices in single layer on large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with pepper.
  • Bake until golden, about 8 to 10 minutes (watch carefully not to burn). Using spatula, slide pancetta crisps onto platter.
  • Top each with 1 teaspoon goat cheese and 1 pear slice. Sprinkle with thyme and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10.1, Sodium 0.2, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.7, Protein 0.1

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