Cheddar With Sautéed Apples Food

CHEDDAR CHEESE APPLE SOUP

Steps:

• Cook the bacon (optional): Place a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring frequently, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate and set aside. Blot or drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon grease from the pot.
• Add the vegetables: In the same pot, add the potatoes and increase the heat to medium-high. Season with 1 tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add in the onions and apples. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened, about 6-8 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour is incorporated, about 2 minutes.
• Add liquids: Slowly add the stock and use the back of a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the apple cider, thyme and bay leaves. Stir well to combine. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a rapid simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally for 10-12 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Remove bay leaves and discard.
• Puree: Turn the heat off under the pot and use an immersion blender to puree the soup. OR, transfer the soup in batches to high-speed stand blender and puree. Return soup to the pot.
• Add brandy and cream: Turn heat to medium-low and stir in the brandy and cream. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until warm throughout.
• Add cheese: Turn the heat to low. Add the cheese in three batches, stirring constantly until cheese is melted and smooth before adding the next batch of cheese. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Keep warm until ready to serve.
• To serve: Ladle soup into serving bowls and top with crispy bacon. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and parmesan if using. Enjoy!

SAUTEED APPLES

Steps:

• In a large skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add apples. Cook, stirring constantly, until apples are almost tender, about 6 to 7 minutes.
• Dissolve cornstarch in water; add to skillet. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and serve warm.

SAUTEED APPLES

Steps:

• Divide ingredients in half, and work in two batches. Melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add apples and cinnamon. Sprinkle with sugar; toss to coat. Saute until apples are browned, about 5 minutes, tossing often. Transfer to a gratin dish. Serve warm.

APPLE CHEDDAR BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon walnuts, apples, and cheese. Add the eggs, melted butter or margarine, and milk; stir until well blended. Pour into prepared loaf pan.
• Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until done. If loaf starts to brown too much, cover with foil.

CHEDDAR WITH SAUTéED APPLES

Steps:

• 1. In medium bowl toss together apple slices, sugar and cinnamon.2. In large skillet melt butter. Add apple mixture. Cook over medium-high heat about 4 minutes or until hot, gently stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in cranberries.3. Top crackers with cheese and apple mixture. Serve immediately.

SAUTEED APPLES

Steps:

• Melt butter with 3 tblsps water over moderate-low heat in a large skillet.
• Add salt and sugar and cook apples, covered, for 3-5 minutes, or just until tender.
• Increase heat to moderate and season apples; cook, uncovered, until tender and bottom layer is lightly golden.
• Invert apples onto platter and slide back into skillet to brown other half.

SAUTEED APPLES

Steps:

• In a large skillet on medium-high heat, melt butter (If your butter browns a bit, don't get excited! This gives an even better flavor.
• Add sliced, unpeeled apples, cover, and saute, stirring frequently.
• In a bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. (Sometimes, for a taste difference, I also throw in 1/2 cup chopped pecans, at this point).
• When apples are just barely starting to get tender, stir in sugar-cinnamon mixture.
• Continue cooking until sugar has dissolved into syrup.
• Serve with hot buttered biscuits and sausage on the side; or alongside ham or pork.