Belgian Endive And Blue Cheese Crostini

Ingredients

• •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
• •tbsp olive oil
• •heads Belgian endive, thinly sliced
• •tsp brown sugar
• •1/4 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
• •oz Belgian blue cheese (or Gorgonzola/Roquefort), crumbled
• •1/4 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
• •tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for drizzle)

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast for 8 minutes
2. 2minutes until golden and crisp.
3. 3While the bread toasts, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced endive and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
4. 4Stir in the brown sugar and white wine (or broth). Cook for another 5
5. 5minutes until the endive is caramelized and the liquid has reduced. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
6. 6Top each toasted crostini with a spoonful of the caramelized endive mixture and a generous sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese.
7. 7Return the crostini to the oven for 2 minutes
8. 8minutes, just until the cheese begins to soften. Garnish with toasted walnuts and a light drizzle of honey before serving.