Cheddar

Concepts

Want to showcase Cheddar on your menu? Serve up something sensational with these innovative concepts.

Cracker Barrel Cheddar, Bacon & Poached Pear Sandwich

Cracker Barrel Lookin’ Sharp Bacon Pizza

Cracker Barrel Cheddar & Ham Waffle Sandwich

Serves 4

For the Poached Pear

Amount	Ingredient
5–6 cups	Water
½ cup	Granulated sugar
1	Cinnamon stick
2	Whole star anise
1 tbsp.	Fresh ginger, peeled & thinly sliced
¼ tsp.	Ground allspice
¼ tsp.	Ground nutmeg
4	Bosc pears (ripe but firm), peeled, cut in half & cored
	Peel from 1 small lemon

For the Cranberry Aioli

Amount	Ingredient
1 cup	Mayonnaise
¼ cup	Dried cranberries, hydrated in orange juice

For the Sandwiches

Amount	Ingredient
8	Whole grain bread slices
8	Applewood smoked bacon slices, cooked until crispy
8	Cracker Barrel Sharp Cheddar Slices
	Arugula
	Salted butter, room temp

In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, spices, and lemon peel. Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer.
Add prepped pears to poaching liquid and let poach until knife can be inserted easily, about 45 minutes. Remove pears, let cool, then slice into ¼-inch slices.
In food processor, combine mayonnaise and hydrated cranberries until mostly smooth.
Sandwiches: Spread a few tablespoons of cranberry aioli on 4 slices of bread, followed by bacon, then 2 Cheddar slices, pear slices, and arugula. Spread a few more tablespoons on each top piece of bread and top the sandwich.
Spread softened butter on both pieces of bread, then pan fry until golden brown on both sides.

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