BLUE CHEESE CHICKEN SPREAD

Makes about 40

Although I usually prefer fresh products to canned ones, in this case I recommend using canned pineapple. Fresh pineapple has an unusual characteristic that's worth knowing. It contains the enzyme bromelin which breaks down protein. The blue cheese in this recipe is rich in protein and fresh pineapple would not work well with it, unless you added it just before serving so the bromelin doesn't have a chance to break down the proteins and give it an off-flavor. Canned pineapple, on the other hand, doesn't have enough active bromelin to cause a problem.

Makes approx. 40 party sandwiches (1 tablespoon per sandwich)

1 cup cooked, ground chicken

1 jar (5 oz.) blue cheese spread

1/2 cup drained, crushed pineapple

1/2 cup chopped almonds, lightly toasted

Salt and ground pepper to taste

In a bowl combine chicken with remaining ingredients. Use as filling for party sandwiches.

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