Pear and Blue Cheese Flat Bread

Pear and Blue Cheese Flat Bread
~Adapted from a recipe that a customer found in a small community newspaper.


Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cups thinly sliced yellow onions
Prepared pizza dough, approximately 20 ounces, found in most supermarkets.
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 firm ripe pears thinly sliced
½ cup crumbled blue cheese (I would suggest Benedictin blue or Stilton)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste


Preparation and cooking:
Preheat oven to 400º F.


Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper or ensure that it is well covered with oil.


Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large skillet and saute’ onions until they start to turn golden brown about 4 minutes.


Remove from heat and stir in balsamic vinegar and pepper.


While onions are cooking pat dough out in a thin even layer on the large baking sheet.


Place dough into preheated oven and bake until it is slightly puffed and turns golden at the edges. About six minutes.


Remove from oven and spread onion mixture evenly over the crust, top with pears and the crumbled blue cheese. (don’t over load the crust)


Bake until the crust is crispy and golden and cheese is melted. About 8-10 minutes)


Pairings:
Serve with a crisp green salad and a glass of white wine.