Pear-and-Gorgonzola Crostini

Ingredients

• 1 pear, cut lengthwise into 12 wedges
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 12 (1/2-inch-thick) French bread slices
• 1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
• 4 teaspoons milk
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
• 4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

Preparation

1. Toss together pear slices and lemon juice; set aside.
2. Broil French bread slices 5 inches from heat 1 minute on each side or until lightly toasted.
3. Stir together cheese and milk until smooth; spread evenly on 1 side of each bread slice. Sprinkle each slice with 1 teaspoon walnuts; top with 1 pear slice and bacon.