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Six Belgian endive leaves arranged in a circle on a plate, each filled with crumbled blue cheese, walnuts, and a savory mixture, drizzled with balsamic glaze.

Endive w/ Bacon Onion Jam, Blue Cheese & Candied Walnuts

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A punchy one-bite appetizer that balances textures and bold flavors: smoky bacon onion jam, creamy blue cheese, sweet candied walnuts, and bitter-crisp endive. A little fancy, zero fuss.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Cocktail Party
Calories: 246
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Candied Walnuts
  • ½ cup Walnut halves or pieces or pecans
  • 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar
  • ½ tablespoon Butter
Assembly
  • 1-2 heads Endive ends trimmed and leaves separated
  • 2 tablespoon Bacon onion jam see previous post
  • 2 tablespoon Blue cheese crumbled
  • Aged balsamic vinegar for drizzling , optional

Equipment

  • Non-stick skillet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small spoon or offset spatula

Method
 

Make the Candied Walnuts
  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium. Add walnuts, sugar, and butter.
  2. Stir frequently for 5 minutes. Once the sugar starts melting, stir constantly until fully melted and walnuts are coated.
  3. Immediately transfer to parchment paper and separate the nuts while warm. Let cool.
Assemble the Endive Bites
  1. Place endive leaves on a serving tray.
  2. Add a small dollop of bacon onion jam to the base of each leaf.
  3. Add a crumb of blue cheese and top with a candied walnut.
Optional: Finish with a light drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 314mgPotassium: 1453mgFiber: 14gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 9858IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 324mgIron: 4mg

    Notes

    Storage: The candied walnuts keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Assemble the endive bites just before serving though, the leaves wilt and the walnuts lose their crunch if they sit too long.

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