Cheddar With Sauteed Apples And Brown Bread

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tart-sweet apples, each cored and cut into 16 wedges
• 1/3 cup sugar (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon allspice
• cooking spray
• 4 pieces bread (preferably something dark and heavy)
• 4 ounces cheese, cut into 16 slices (extra sharp cheddar, or smoky low-fat cheese)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400° f (204° c).
• 2 heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• 3 place apples in a medium bowl; sprinkle with sugar and spices. toss well to coat.
• 4 coat the skillet with cooking spray.
• 5 add the apple mixture, and cook 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated, turning frequently.
• 6 remove from heat; cool slightly.
• 7 cut each bread slice crosswise into 4 strips.
• 8 arrange in a single layer on a baking pan. bake for 5 minutes or until tops are toasted.
• 9 turn strips over; bake for 3 minutes or until the tops are toasted.
• 10 top with cheese and serve when slightly cooled.