Hearty Cheese N Toast Recipes

HEARTY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Place half of the bread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top each with a slice of ham, turkey, two to three apple slices and a piece of cheese (cut or fold meat and cheese to fit). Top with remaining bread. , In a bowl, beat eggs, milk and nutmeg; pour over bread. Cover and chill 6 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the first five sauce ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Stir in apple. Serve warm over French toast.

HEARTY CHEESE 'N' TOAST

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir until the mixture is smooth and thickened. Add the Worcestershire sauce, mustard, caraway and pepper. Stir until well blended. Add the cheese; cook and stir over low heat until melted., Cut toast diagonally and place on individual plates. If desired, top each with a slice of meat. Spoon cheese sauce over meat and toast. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

9 SIMPLE HEALTHY TOAST IDEAS

Steps:

• Whole grain toast + honey goat cheese + sliced strawberries + fresh raspberries + pomegranate seeds (arils)
• Whole grain toast + peanut butter + thinly sliced apples
• Whole grain toast + mascarpone cheese + mandarin oranges + toasted coconut + honey
• Whole grain toast + 1/2 an avocado, sliced + cherry tomato halves + thinly sliced red onion + fresh cilantro + salt + pepper
• Whole grain toast + herb and chive cream cheese spread + thinly sliced radish + chives + salt + pepper
• Whole grain toast + 1/2 an avocado (sliced or mashed) + 1 fried egg, soft in the center + salt + pepper
• Whole grain toast + mascarpone cheese + diced fresh mango + fresh pineapple + toasted coconut
• Whole grain toast + herb and chive cream cheese + sliced cucumbers + green onion/chives + salt + pepper
• Whole grain toast + mascarpone cheese + sliced grapes + blueberries + blackberries

HEARTY CHEESE 'N' TOAST

Steps:

• In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir until the mixture is smooth and thickened. Add the Worcestershire sauce, mustard, caraway and pepper. Stir until well blended. Add the cheese cook and stir over low heat until melted. Cut toast diagonally and place on individual plates. If desired, top each with a slice of meat. Spoon cheese sauce over meat and toast. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.© Copyright Reiman Publications, 1993-1997