Name: Blue Cheese Nachos with Pear and Pancetta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 12 slices pancetta; 200g blue cheese; 200 ml thick sour cream; 200g tortilla chips; 200g pear (fresh or canned); 2 Tbsp light brown cane sugar; 50g walnuts

Blue Cheese Nachos with Pear and Pancetta

28 Jan 2026

by Dinna

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Blue Cheese Nachos with Pear and Pancetta

Background

Nachos are one of the most iconic dishes of Mexican cuisine, enjoyed around the world in countless variations. This blue cheese version is an exciting, Italian-inspired twist, where bold blue cheese meets sweet pear and crispy pancetta. These nachos are a perfect choice for parties, casual celebrations, or a festive table during the winter season, accompanied by a glass of sparkling wine.
Tips

Any blue cheese works well, such as Gorgonzola, Dolcelatte, or Stilton.
Thick Greek yogurt can be used instead of sour cream.
You can also make this dish using leftover homemade tortillas or store-bought tortilla wraps: cut them into wedges with scissors and toast in a dry pan until crisp.
Blue cheese nachos are an ideal party snack, especially alongside sparkling wine. Eat with your hands—but keep napkins nearby, as they can get a little messy.

Ingredients

12 slices pancetta
200g blue cheese
200 ml thick sour cream
200g tortilla chips
200g pear (fresh or canned)
2 Tbsp light brown cane sugar
50g walnuts

Instructions

Peel the pears, remove the cores, and cut into wedges. Cook with the sugar and a little water until they become soft but still slightly firm. (If using canned pears, this step can be skipped.)
Grill or pan-fry the pancetta slices until crispy, then set aside.
Preheat the oven to 200 °C (390 °F).
Mix half of the blue cheese thoroughly with the sour cream.
Line a baking tray with half of the tortilla chips, then drizzle evenly with the sour cream–blue cheese mixture.
Add the remaining chips, arrange the pear slices and walnuts on top, and crumble the remaining blue cheese over everything.
Bake for about 10 minutes, until the cheese has melted and lightly browned. Keep an eye on it—it can burn quickly.
Sprinkle with the crispy pancetta just before serving.

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