Blue Cheese, Bacon and Pear Brunch Sandwiches

Ingredients

Contains: milk, wheat (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 1 Bosc pear, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups apple juice
• 6 slices bacon
• 2 rosemary focaccia bread, or other square rolls, split
• 6 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels and keep 1 tablespoon of the drippings in the pan.

2. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and place the split focaccia or rolls cut side up on a baking sheet.

3. Pour the apple juice into the skillet with the bacon drippings and simmer over medium heat until reduced by about half and slightly syrupy, about 5 minutes.

4. Add the sliced pear to the skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until just tender and lightly glazed. Remove from heat.

5. Spread the crumbled blue cheese over the bottom halves of the bread, then layer on the bacon and pear slices.

6. Bake the sandwiches for 4 to 5 minutes, until the cheese softens and the bread is warm. Close each sandwich, cut in half and serve warm.