Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 large shallot, diced

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon brown sugar

2 pears, cored and sliced into bite sized pieces

4 eggs, lightly beaten

1 cup half and half

1/2 teaspoon thyme

1/2 cup gorgonzola or other blue cheese, crumbled

One pie crust either store bought or homemade.

Directions

Step 1: Cook the pancetta and shallot in a pan.

Step 2: Add the butter and let it melt.

Step 3: Add the sugar and cook until bubbly, about 3 minutes.

Step 4: Add the pear and saute until tender, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 5: Mix the pears, eggs, half and half, thyme and gorgonzola and pour it into the pre-baked pie crust.

Step 6: Bake in a preheated 375F oven until golden brown on top and set in the center, about 25-45 minutes