Pear & Arugula Melt

Pear & Arugula Melt

by Mueller Market Chef Julia

MARKET Ingredients: 

• 1 large fresh pear (@bernhardtsfarms)

• Blueberry jalapeño jam, to taste (@bernhardtsfarms)

• Caciotta cheese (@Lira_Rossa)

• White sourdough sandwich bread (sliced)  (@TexasFrenchBread)

• Fresh arugula (@BouldinFoodForest)

• Honey, for drizzling (@RoundRockHoney)

Other Ingredients:

• Butter (optional), for toasting

Directions:

1. Prepare the ingredients. Thinly slice the pear and remove the stems from the arugula. Slice the caciotta cheese, as desired.

2. Toast the bread. Place the bread slices in a pan over low heat and toast until lightly golden. For extra flavor, spread butter on one side of each slice and place butter-side down in the pan.

3. Melt the cheese. Arrange the caciotta slices over one piece of bread and let the cheese melt.

4. Add the pear and honey. Layer the pear slices over the melted cheese and drizzle with honey.

5. Assemble the sandwich. Spread blueberry jalapeño jam over the second slice of bread. Top the pear and cheese with fresh arugula, then place the jam-covered slice on top, jam-side down.

6. Serve. Remove the sandwich from the pan, slice in half, and enjoy while warm and toasty!