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Fruited Gorgonzola and Cheddar Melts

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  • Prep 5 min
  • Total 11 min
  • Servings 4
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Apple and pear team up with melty cheeses on these easy and enticing open-face sandwiches.
Updated May 17, 2005
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Ingredients

  • 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

Steps

  • 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.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    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.
  • tip 2
    Iced tea, cran-raspberry juice and hot apple cider are great "go-withs" for this year-round yummy.

Nutrition

415 Calories, 20 g Total Fat, 18 g Protein, 45 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
415
Calories from Fat
180
Total Fat
20 g
Saturated Fat
12 g
Cholesterol
50 mg
Sodium
870 mg
Potassium
290 mg
Total Carbohydrate
45 g
Dietary Fiber
4 g
Protein
18 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
12%
12%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
36%
36%
Iron
12%
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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