Green Apple Guinness Melt

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   Turn broiler to high and set a rack about 6 inches from the heating element.

2. 2

   Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, shiny side up.

3. 3

   Arrange the baguette pieces, cut side down, on the sheet and broil until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove from oven, turn the pieces over and use your fingers to scoop out enough bread to make a channel in the center of each piece.

5. 5

   Set baguette pieces aside, still on the tray.

6. 6

   Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook until bubbling and golden brown.

7. 7

   Add flour and whisk it in until the mixture is smooth and chestnut brown.

8. 8

   Add the beer and whisk until smooth, then reduce heat to medium and continue stirring until thickened and smooth.

9. 9

   Reduce heat to low and add cheese, mustard and Worcestershire, stirring continuously until melted and smooth.

10. 10

    Add salt and pepper to taste.

11. 11

    Spoon a generous amount of cheese sauce into each baguette piece.

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    Lay a few overlapping apple slices over the cheese, then transfer to the oven and broil until browned and bubbling, 2 to 4 minutes.

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    Serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.