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Endive Bites

Fresh, crunchy endive leaves with a creamy, cheesy filling, topped with charred corn and chili-infused honey.

Makes about 20 bites Preparation time: 45 minutes

Ingredients 2 heads baby Belgian endive 2 ears of corn 4 ounces goat cheese 2 ounces cream cheese 2 tablespoons chili pepper-infused honey (such as Mike's Hot Honey), divided (can substitute regular honey) 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Directions

Separate the endive into individual leaves. Set aside.

Char corn on grill or hot cast iron pan. Allow to cool slightly, then cut kernels off the cob and set aside.

Mix together goat cheese, cream cheese and 1 tablespoon honey.

Spread a spoonful (about 1 tablespoon) of the cheese mixture into each piece of endive.

Top with a spoonful (about 1 tablespoon) of charred corn.

Easy Gruyère Bites

If you like cheese, you're going to love this easy appetizer! Simply wrap up cubes of Gruyère cheese in thin strips of Serrano ham and serve with honey mustard sauce for dipping.

Gruyère, named after the Swiss town of Gruyères, is a crumbly yet creamy cheese with a pleasantly sweet and nutty flavor that goes perfectly with salty, dry-cured Serrano ham.

Easy Apps

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