Crostini with Pear, Parmesan, and Caramelized Shallots

Yummy crostini recipe created by my friend with some additional tweaks added by me. Enjoy!

Step: 1

Heat butter and 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in shallots. Cook and stir until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step: 2

Combine pears, 1 teaspoon olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper with the shallots; stir until evenly mixed. Cover and refrigerate shallot mixture for about 2 hours.

Step: 3

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step: 4

Slice baguette into rounds. Rub with garlic and brush with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Place on a baking sheet.

Step: 5

Toast in the preheated oven until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.

Step: 6

Top baguette rounds with shallot mixture and Parmesan cheese.

Step: 7

Turn oven’s broiler on. Return crostini to oven and broil until golden and bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes.

Per Serving: 188 calories; protein 6.7g; carbohydrates 30g; fat 4.8g; cholesterol 6.6mg; sodium 355.8mg.

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