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Toasted nuts have so much more flavor.
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Chop your favorite nuts to the size you like, and place on a cookie sheet in a single layer.
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Bake at 350 F until crisp, slightly browned and fragrant, about 8-10 minutes.
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METHOD
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I made this grilled cheese three ways.
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All were delicious.
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Broiled Grilled Cheese: Set oven to a low broil with the rack on bottom 1/3 of the oven.
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Assemble grilled cheese on a cookie sheet.
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Take one slice of bread and smear a little butter on it.
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Press the nuts into the butter, sprinkle on some cinnamon and drizzle honey or Stevia on top of that.
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Top with apples and cheese.
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Put on a baking tray and broil for about about 8-9 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned, melted and gooey.
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Watch carefully so it does not burn.
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Baked: Pre heat oven to 350 F with the rack in the middle.
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Assemble grilled cheese on a cookie sheet like above either open faced or with two pieces of bread.
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Heat for about 5 minutes on each side until cheese is melted and gooey.
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If you want the top crispy and browned you can broil on low for about one minute, but make sure to watch carefully so it does not burn.
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Stove Top Pan Fry: Put a small pat of butter in a cast iron skillet and heat over medium heat.
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Assemble grilled cheese as follows: Take one slice of bread and smear a little butter on it.
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Press some nuts into the butter, sprinkle on some cinnamon and drizzle honey or Stevia on top of that.
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Top with apples, cheese and another piece of bread.
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Heat over medium heat on one side until bread is lightly browned, flip and cook until the second side is browned and cheese is melted.
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OPTIONAL GARNISH
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fresh apple slices a sprinkle of ground cinnamon more honey, maple syrup or Stevia