2 oz. thinly sliced pancetta (Italian bacon in our Deli), chopped
1 sheet puff pastry (1/2 of a 17.9 oz. box), thawed according to package directions
1¼ cups Raley's Shredded Italian Blend Cheese
1 large ripe Bartlett pear, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
Prep: 10 minutes Cook: about 30 minutes Makes: 16 small appetizers
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cook pancetta in a small skillet for about 10 minutes or until very crisp, stirring frequently; drain on paper towels.
2. Unfold puff pastry and place on parchment; fold up 1/2-inch of pastry on all sides to form a rim. Top with cheese, pear and pancetta. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until pastry is puffed and top is golden brown. Let cool slightly, then top with thyme; cut into 16 squares.
(based on 1 appetizer): 120 calories, 4 g protein, 8 g total fat (3 g sat., 0 g
trans), 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 10 mg cholesterol, 180 mg sodium,
3 points
thinly sliced pancetta (Italian bacon in our Deli), puff pastry, Raley's Shredded Italian Blend
Cheese, large ripe Bartlett pear, fresh thyme
