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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

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Savory apple recipes for autumn: ABC Melt

A few kinds of apples -- such as Cortlands, Empires, Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smiths and Honeycrisps -- shine in baked goods and main course meals. Here's one savory seasonal apple recipe to try!

ABC Melt (Apple, Bacon, Cheddar) recipe

Ingredients:
Apple season

1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
1 large egg
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
2 slices thick hearty bread
4 slices thick bacon, crisped
4 slices cheddar cheese
1/2 Fuji apples, cored, sliced


Directions:

1. Combine basil, egg, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Begin pureeing and drizzle oil into mixture in a slow steady stream until a thick sauce has been made. Set aside.

2. Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Spread basil mixture onto both slices of the bread then top with 2 slices of bacon, 2 slices of cheese, 4 slices of apple then 2 more slices of cheese, 2 slices of bacon and the second piece of bread.

3. Place sandwich on hot grill pan and heat until cheese melts, flipping to brown both sides. Slice in half before serving. 

Makes 1 serving


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