Blue Cheese and Pear Salad
Create a refreshing salad using expired blue cheese wedge and ripe pears.
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 ripe pear, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (expired but safe to consume)
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced pear, crumbled blue cheese, and chopped walnuts.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Grilled Blue Cheese Wedge Salad
A smoky and tangy grilled salad using slightly expired blue cheese wedge.
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4
Ingredients
- 1 head of iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Cut the head of iceberg lettuce into 4 wedges, keeping the core intact.
- Brush the lettuce wedges with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the lettuce wedges for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until lightly charred.
- Remove the grilled lettuce wedges from the grill and place them on a serving platter.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the grilled lettuce wedges.
- Sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles and chopped walnuts on top of the lettuce wedges.
- Serve the grilled blue cheese wedge salad immediately.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Blue Cheese Wedge Potato Gratin
A creamy, cheesy potato gratin with a rich depth of flavor from the blue cheese wedge.
Prep time:
20 minutes
Cook time:
60 minutes
Servings:
6
Ingredients
- 1 Blue Cheese Wedge
- 6 large potatoes
- 2 cups of cream
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180C.
- Peel and thinly slice potatoes.
- Rub a baking dish with a cut clove of garlic.
- Layer potatoes in the dish, seasoning each layer with salt, pepper and crumbled blue cheese.
- Pour cream over the potatoes, ensuring they are covered.
- Bake in the oven for 1 hour, or until potatoes are tender and the top is golden and bubbling.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Blue Cheese Wedge Crostini
A delicious appetizer using slightly expired blue cheese wedge and crispy baguette slices.
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4
Ingredients
- 1 blue cheese wedge
- 1 baguette
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the baguette into thin rounds and arrange them on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil and minced garlic. Brush this mixture onto both sides of the baguette slices.
- Bake the baguette slices in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until they turn golden and crispy.
- While the baguette slices are baking, crumble the blue cheese wedge into a bowl.
- Once the baguette slices are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Spread a generous amount of the crumbled blue cheese onto each baguette slice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the blue cheese wedge crostini as an appetizer or snack.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Blue Cheese Wedge Dip
A creamy and tangy dip made with slightly expired blue cheese wedge.
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
6
Ingredients
- 1 cup slightly expired blue cheese wedge, crumbled
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled blue cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, lemon juice, and garlic powder.
- Stir until well blended and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
- Serve with your choice of fresh vegetables, crackers, or bread.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Blue Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Chicken
Make use of expired blue cheese wedge to create a flavorful stuffing for chicken breasts.
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
25 minutes
Servings:
2
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (expired but safe to consume)
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Using a sharp knife, create a pocket in each chicken breast by cutting a slit horizontally, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- In a bowl, combine the crumbled blue cheese, crumbled bacon, salt, and black pepper.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the blue cheese and bacon mixture, then secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the stuffed chicken breasts on each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Discard toothpicks before serving.
- Enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium