Contributed By: cmab
California Milk Advisory Board
An elegant yet simple appetizer.
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Egg & Cheese
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Make Ahead
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Holiday: Christmas
Meal Type: Appetizers
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Butter
1 Small red apple (such as Fuji or Braeburn), cored and sliced or chopped
1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
1 (15-ounce) room-temperature, ripe, round California Brie cheese
1/4 cup Toasted, coarsely chopped California walnuts
Preparation
Melt butter in 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add apple slices and sugar; sauté, tossing occasionally, until apples are soft and golden brown, about 12 minutes. Let apple slices cool slightly. Carefully place chopped apple or fan apple slices over cheese; sprinkle with walnuts. May be served right away, or chill if to be served later. May be prepared several hours in advance. Serve at room temperature, accompany with assorted crackers and bread slices.
Cook's Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 239
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Total Fat: 20 g
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Saturated Fat: 11 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.3 g
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Carbohydrates: 4 g
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Protein: 12 g
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Vitamin A: 410 IU
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Vitamin C: 1 mg
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Calcium: 103 mg
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Sodium: 335 mg
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Iron: 0.4 mg
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Fiber: 0.5 g