Fruited Gorgonzola and Cheddar Melts

Apple and pear team up with melty cheeses on these easy and enticing open-face sandwiches.

Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 11 min
Makes: 4 sandwiches

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4	slices bread, each 1-inch thick
1	large apple, cored and cut into 8 rings
1	large ripe pear, sliced
4	ounces Cheddar cheese, sliced
4	ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

1.	Set oven control to broil. Place bread on ungreased cookie sheet. Broil with tops about 4 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown; turn.
2.	Divide apple rings and pear slices among bread slices. Top with cheeses. Broil 2 to 4 minutes or just until cheese begins to melt.

Did You Know...

Named after the town where it originated, Gorgonzola is one of Italy's most wonderful cheeses. Ok, it can get a little strong sometimes, but it is a favorite among blue cheese lovers.

Serve With

Iced tea, cran-raspberry juice and hot apple cider are great "go-withs" for this year-round yummy.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 415 (Calories from Fat 180 ); Total Fat 20 g (Saturated Fat 12 g); Cholesterol 50 mg; Sodium 870 mg; Total Carbohydrate 45 g (Dietary Fiber 4 g); Protein 18 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 12 %; Vitamin C 4 %; Calcium 36 %; Iron 12 % Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1 Fruit; 2 High-Fat Meat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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