Iowa’s most famous product, Maytag blue cheese has been in business since 1941. Still a family farm at its roots, the Maytags are in their fourth generation of making cheese.
If you need a quick and delicious appetizer you cannot go wrong with this recipe. If it takes you longer than 20 minutes to put
together, you are doing something wrong. The sweet pears play nicely with the sharp cheese and the saltiness of the prosciutto. Molto bene!
Brucemore, in Cedar Rapids, was built in 1886 by the Sinclair family for their large brood. You can tour this 19th century mansion and learn about the lions (yes, lions in Iowa!) later families kept as pets.
Ingredients Instructions With a sharp paring knife, quarter each pear, removing stem and core. Cut each quarter in half. Slice cheese into 16 equal pieces. Place cheese on side of pear, add a few sprigs of arugula, then wrap prosciutto around the entire piece. Repeat with remaining pears. Serve immediately. Pears with Blue Cheese and Prosciutto
This presentation is BEAUTIFUL!!
Thank you Britt!! I hope you give it a whirl. – Kat
I simply love the simplicity. Makes a great fingered. Next time I invite people over, I shall make this!
Hi Liz – easy to make . . . and eat! – Kat
Delicious Kat!! Pinning it for a dinner with friends. Simple but fancy! Who got to eat these samples you made?? Hope all’s well there! Our Wisconsin kids just moved into a new house and there were daffodils springing up in the yard– I’m guessing your in full spring there too! xox
Who gets to eat all the samples all the time? My fam jam! Sometimes I gift to neighbors if I have too much. Yes, spring has finally sprung!
– Kat
Hooray for springtime!! Lucky neighbors Kat– I remember you said you have a close knit neighborhood. the best. hugs from here!