Go-Nutty Grilled Cheese
Caramel ice cream topping, pecans, and cinnamon make a sweet sauce for a wedge of Havarti cheese in this recipe. Serve with fresh fruit and bread for dessert or a sweet appetizer.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4 to 6 appetizer servings or 4 dessert servings
Ingredients
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2 teaspoons butter or margarine
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2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping
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2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
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3 ounces Havarti, baby Swiss, Gruyere, or fontina cheese, about 3/4 inch thick
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2 cups fresh fruit such as strawberries, sliced peaches, grapes, apricots, pears, and/or apples
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French bread slices, toasted
Directions
1.
In a grill with a cover, place a 6-inch cast iron skillet or other heavy pan on grill rack over medium-low heat. Add butter or margarine. Stir in caramel topping, pecans, and cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. Spread over the bottom of the pan.
2.
Place the cheese on top of the caramel mixture. Lower the grill cover and grill for 3 to 4 minutes or until the cheese is softened and heated through, but doesn't run or lose its shape.
3.
Invert cheese onto a serving platter. Spoon on any topping remaining in pan. Serve immediately with fresh fruit and French bread slices. Makes 6 appetizer servings or 4 dessert servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 247, Total Fat 14 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 313 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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