These Blue Cheese Endive Appetizer Bites are a burst of fresh flavors and fun textures, making them the perfect light hors d’oeuvre for gatherings. When you want your guests to have something upon arrival but to still have an appetite for the main course, these hors d'oeuvres are the ideal choice.
If you're looking for other appetizer bites, check out these steak crostinis with burrata and chimichurri, peach and brie grilled cheese bites, or these radish and anchovy radish bites.
The crisp bitter endives pair so well with the salty creamy blue cheese, and the sweetness of the oranges and the tang of the balsamic glaze. The pecans add to the texture of this surprisingly crunchy bite.
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Ingredients
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- Endives: You can use either Belgian endives (also known as white endives) or red endives to hold the rest of the ingredients together.
- Blue cheese: Feel free to use your favorite blue cheese for this recipe. If you're short on time, you can easily find pre-crumbled blue cheese at your local grocery store for added convenience.
- Orange: Any variety of orange will work well in this dish, whether it's Cara Cara, Navel, or even Blood oranges. To make them bite-sized, you'll need to supreme them and then cut them into smaller pieces. Start by slicing off the top and bottom of the orange, then stand it upright and carefully slice off the skin from top to bottom. Next, remove each segment by slicing between the membranes. For a visual guide on how to supreme an orange, check out this helpful tutorial from Good Life Eats.
- Pecans: Chop the pecans into small pieces to add a satisfying crunch to your appetizer. If you prefer, you can also use other nuts such as chopped almonds, Marcona almonds, walnuts, or pistachios for a different flavor profile.
- Balsamic glaze: While we prefer to make our balsamic glaze from scratch for the freshest flavor, you can also find premade balsamic glaze at most grocery stores for added convenience. Drizzle it over your endive bites for a delightful sweet and tangy finish.
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How to Make These Appetizer Bites
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2. Assemble the endive bites by placing the endive leaves on a serving platter, add the crumbles of blue cheese, the orange slices, the pecans, the chives, and drizzle the balsamic glaze. Enjoy!
Storage and Making this Ahead
It's best to assemble them just before serving to ensure they stay crisp and fresh.
You can make the balsamic glaze ahead of time, and store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
What to Serve With This Appetizer
This elegant appetizer are perfect for serving as a standalone appetizer or as part of a larger spread of a charcuterie and/or cheese board, crudite and dips such as this Roasted Carrot Bean Dip or Miso Beet Hummus dip.
You can pair them with a crisp, refreshing white wine or a white sparkling.
FAQ's
What do Endives Taste like?
Endives are part of the chicory family and have a bitter taste.
What is a good endive substitute?
Radicchio is a good endive substitute which has a similar bitter flavor.
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Endive Appetizer with Blue Cheese, Orange, Pecans
Equipment
- 1 sauce pan
Ingredients
- 2 heads endives leaves pulled
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbled
- 1 orange segmented and sliced
- ¼ cup pecans finely chopped
- ¾ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Assemble the endive bites by placing the endive leaves on a serving platter, add the crumbles of blue cheese, the orange slices, the pecans, the chives, and drizzle the balsamic glaze. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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Isabelle
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Made this for a bites appetizer party and everyone loved them!