French Toast Sandwiches With Maple Apples Recipe

Ingredients

2 tbsp. butter

1 red apple

1/4 c. maple syrup

4 slice Sargento® Deli Style Sliced Sharp Cheddar Cheese

4 slice cinnamon raison bread

1 egg

3 tbsp. milk

Preparation

Step 1Melt 1 tablespoon butter in small saucepan over high heat. Stir in sliced apple and syrup. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, 6 minutes or until apples are tender.Step 2Place 2 slices cheese between each 2 slices bread; set aside. Beat egg and milk in shallow bowl. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture, turning to coat several times.Step 3Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.Step 4Transfer to serving plates. Spoon apples over sandwiches with slotted spoon. Boil syrup mixture in saucepan over high heat 1 minute to thicken; pour over apple-topped sandwiches.Serving size is 227 grams. Each serving: 8 g monounsaturated fat, 1.3 g polyunsaturated fat, 147 RE vitamin A, 0 mg vitamin C, 559 mg calcium, and 1 mg iron.