Prosciutto Apple And Brie Monte Cristos Food

APPLE 'N' PROSCIUTTO SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the oil, walnuts, cheese and rosemary; cover and process until blended and nuts are finely chopped. With a bread knife, split focaccia into two horizontal layers. Spread rosemary mixture over cut sides of bread. , On bottom of bread, layer the prosciutto, apple and Brie; replace bread top. Cut into quarters. , Cook on an indoor grill for 2-3 minutes or until bread is browned and cheese is melted. To serve, cut each wedge in half.

BAKED PROSCIUTTO AND BRIE WITH APPLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 450 degrees F. Cut 16 (1/2-inch thick) slices out of the loaf. Butter each side of the slices and put them onto a baking sheet. Spread 1 tablespoon of apple butter onto each slice. Top this with 1 slice of prosciutto and 3 or 4 slices of pear or apple. Cover this with the Brie slices, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 8 to 10 minutes.

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED APPLES WITH MANCHEGO CHEESE

Steps:

• Take a slice of apple and cheese and wrap a half slice of prosciutto around it. Repeat.
• Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the wrapped apples in the skillet cut side down and cook until the prosciutto is golden and crispy and the cheese is slightly melted, about 2-3 minutes per side. Serve them warm drizzling with honey just before serving.

PROSCIUTTO AND BRIE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Arrange the baguette slices on the prepared baking sheet. Cut the Brie into 1/4-inch-thick slices and put 1 slice on each piece of baguette. Broil until the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Drizzle the toasts with the honey and then top with some prosciutto and a sprinkle of thyme leaves if using.

PROSCIUTTO, APPLE, AND BRIE MONTE CRISTOS

Steps:

• Combine the mustard and honey in a small bowl. Set the bread slices on a work surface and spread one side of each with the mustard mixture, dividing it evenly. Top 4 of the bread slices with the Brie, prosciutto, apple slices, and then the remaining 4 slices of bread, mustard side down. Beat the eggs and allspice in a large shallow bowl. Melt 1-1/2 Tbs. of the butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Dip both sides of two of the sandwiches into the eggs. Cook, covered, until the bottom sides are golden, about 3 minutes. Carefully flip and continue cooking, covered, until the other sides are golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining butter and sandwiches. Cut the sandwiches in half, sprinkle with salt, and serve. Serving Suggestions Serve with a simple frisée salad. nutrition information (per serving): Calories (kcal): 600; Fat (g): 29; Fat Calories (kcal): 260; Saturated Fat (g): 15; Protein (g): 29; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 8; Carbohydrates (g): 54; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 2; Sodium (mg): 1640; Cholesterol (mg): 270; Fiber (g): 5

CRISPY CREPES WITH APPLE, BRIE AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Make the crepes from the recipe above (you'll only need 4 crepes). Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush olive oil on 2 baking sheets. Lay 2 crepes side-by-side on each baking sheet. Spread the apple butter on each crepe. Layer apples and prosciutto on each crepe slice. Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating the baking sheets (top shelf to bottom shelf) halfway through until crisp like a thin pizza. Take the crepes out of the oven and lay a few slices of the brie on top so it melts slightly. Add a handful of watercress or baby lettuce and several turns of freshly ground black pepper.

BAKED BRIE WITH PROSCIUTTO AND APPLES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 450°F.
• Cut 1/2-inch slices from loaf or bread. Butter each side and put them onto a baking sheet. Top each slice with 1 slice of prosciutto and 3 or 4 slices of pear or apple. Cover this with the Brie slices and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil.
• Bake until the cheese is melted, about 8 to 10 minutes.

PROSCIUTTO, EGG AND SPINACH STRATA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in bread, prosciutto, apples, spinach, Brie and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.