Mouthful, isn’t it?
You have no idea.
If you’ve not introduced yourself to Kerrygold yet, I’m here to tell you…It’s about time you did.
First off, their Dubliner is just about my favorite cheese ever. Ever. It’s rich and yet unassuming. It is amazing grated in to macaroni and cheese, scalloped potatoes, or a simple salad. It’s a little salty, a lot flavorful, and just downright versatile. In a word – it’s perfection.
This Irish perfection was the inspiration and base for my contribution to a virtual dinner party for Kerrygold, which I co-hosted this month with Paula of Bellalimento. Be on the lookout each month for a new theme…it’s going to be a fun project and I am looking forward to each and every challenge!
I love the idea of new and unusual appetizers. It seems that parties seem to offer the same finger foods, and mixing it up isn’t always the easiest thing to do. These Dubliner Bites provide a delicious alternative to the standard appetizer tray – garlicky cheese crisps topped with a bite of Kerrygold’s Cashel Blue, fresh pear, and a toasted walnut. The opposing flavors meld and transform into a mouthful of goodness that you won’t be able to stop eating!
Ingredients
- 1 cup thick grated Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 ripe pears, peeled & thinly sliced
- 8 ounces Kerrygold Cashel Blue Cheese
- 18-20 Roasted Walnut Halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, combine the grated cheese, garlic, and chopped walnuts. Line a baking pan with a silicone mat or parchment, and spoon 1 tablespoon mounds of the cheese mixture onto the pan, separating each by 3 inches. Lightly press each mound with the back of a spoon to level to a thickness of about ?" thick.
- Bake 5 minutes,being careful not to burn. Remove from oven.
- When crisps have cooled, top each with a pear slice and spread about 1/2 teaspoon of Cashel Blue on each and finally top with a toasted walnut half.
As I mentioned, I partnered with Paula on a series of posts for some amazing companies, and this month of course was Kerrygold. We had some fantastic bloggers join us for the challenge of using Dubliner and Cashel Blue in our recipes, and I am thrilled with the results! Take a peek at what our lovely blogger friends came up with, all using Kerrygold as inspiration…
- Paula of Bell’Alimento – Beef Tagliata Arugula & Mushroom Salad with Cashel Blue
- Dara of The Cookin’ Canuck – Dubliner Cheese Cayenne Crisps with Golden Beet Basil Salad
- Jessica of The Novice Chef – Buffalo Chicken Salad with Cashel Blue Dressing
- Angie of Eclectic Recipes – Kerrygold Flatbread Pizza
I’d also like to give a HUGE thank you to our sponsor, Kerrygold, who graciously supplied all of us with plenty of great cheese and butter for our recipe development. It was such a pleasure working with you! For more Kerrygold info, you can visit KERRYGOLD….plus Follow along on TWITTER & FACEBOOK!
Disclaimer: Kerrygold supplied me with product and compensation for my participation in this campaign. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.
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I am going to have to try these crisps! Pears & Walnuts are perfect with Kerrygold cheese!
These are to die for Susan! I must make them soon!
Susan, I am salivating over the thought of these crisps. The mixture of both the Dubliner and Cashel blue, along with the sweetness of the pears, must be absolutely addictive.
These bites look so delicious, Susan! Love your use of Dubliner cheese with the pears and nuts, too. Yum!
Lawdy – these look so delicious! Question about the instructions… press each mound to a thickness of ___ inches? 1/2? 1/4? 3? Just kidding on that last one
xo, Dawn
Oh my – 1/8 of an inch! (though 3 inches sounds great.)
I heart this cheese! I made mac and cheese with it (and several others) and it was to die for.
I’m in love with all these Kerrygold recipes! Kerrygold is one of my all time favorite brands, and their quality is unsurpassed! These pear and walnut bites sound incredible…I must make them soon!
I am a huge Kerrygold fan, they make such wonderful cheese and butter. I buy huge chunks of Dubliner at Sam’s Club. These sure look like tasty bites!
Congratulations on your book! What a great accomplishment. I love the blue! It reminds me of retro 50′s blue kitchens , but updated, bright & new for today. I am trying to do an update of a 30 yo, tiny kitchen. Paint, new SS appliances & paint for now. Painting cabinets then changing cabinets & sink later. Tried sage green, doesn’t work. Decided to take time & plan. Only plan so far, some shade of blue as accent. Teapot, towels etc. I found that color. I would love to win this mixer, have wanted one a long time, but either way it gave me inspiration! I have fingers crossed.
Sorry just corrected tweet. Got too excited!
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