Maple Drizzled Apple-Cinnamon Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Oh, these sandwiches are heaven.  I found these on the OurBestBites website this afternoon while trying to think of what to make for dinner.  We made them tonight for a quick and easy dinner, and the blend of different flavors was amazing.  I love when food is easy AND delicious!!



Photo from OurBestBites.com

Measurements are approximate. These are sandwiches- don’t overthink it!

Ingredients

• 4 slices rustic sandwich bread 
• 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese (or enough to cover all the slices) 
• 1-2 sweet, crisp apples 
• ground cinnamon 
• kosher or sea salt 
• 3-4 tablespoons real butter 
• 100% real maple syrup 

Instructions

Butter each slice of bread and place slices butter-side down on a cutting board. Place cheese on each slice of bread. Core apples and slice into 1/8 inch slices. Place apple slices on 4 slices of bread and lightly sprinkle them with ground cinnamon and salt. Put sandwich halves together and grill in a hot skillet, or on a Panini grill, or broiled in the oven, flipping sandwiches and cooking until each side is golden brown and cheese is melted. Drizzle with maple syrup, or serve on the side for dipping. Makes 4 sandwiches.

This would also be delicious for breakfast, lunch, snacktime, whatever!   :)  

Sauteed Mushrooms

I've always liked mushrooms, but lately I might be a tiny bit OBSESSED.  Mmmmmmmmmmm, they are just soooooo yummy!  Unfortunately, I am the only one in my family who feels this way, so I've been trying out some easy ways to prepare mushrooms for just myself. This is my favorite way right now.  I whip these up for myself for lunch all the time.  Eat them with a little fruit and bread on the side - awesome!  They would also be excellent on a burger, porkchops, or just as a side dish when you have company.  Oh, mushrooms, I am in love!

• 1 lb. mushrooms, sliced
• butter
• dry Italian salad dressing mix (I've also heard ranch is good...)

Melt the butter in a frying pan over low heat.  Mix in the dry dressing mix and then the mushrooms.  Cook on low, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes or until mushrooms are very tender.  Your house will smell like a gourmet restaurant.  Eat them hot for a heavenly experience. 

Navajo Fry Bread

We enjoyed making Navajo Tacos for dinner recently.  I haven't made these in a long time, and I'm not sure why, because my family really loves them.  Here is a good recipe for making the fry bread.

• 2 cups flour 
• 1 TBSP baking powder  
• 1 tsp. salt 
• 3/4 - 1 cup hot water 
• oil for frying

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in mixing bowl. Add the water a little at a time to make a soft dough. Knead a few times then let rest. You can actually let this rest for up to an hour but we cooked them right away.

Pinch off balls of dough about the size of a golf ball. Roll out each ball on a floured surface with a rolling pin until dough is about 1/8 thick. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep pan to about 375 degrees. Fry dough one piece at a time until golden. Turn to cook other side. Drain on paper towels. If done correctly the fry bread will puff up with several bubbles in the dough. Makes about 6-9 pieces of fry bread.

If serving for dinner: Pile them high with toppings to make Navajo tacos.  Our favorite way to eat these is with this beef recipe, beans, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, sliced olives, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and salsa. Ground hamburger taco meat or chili is also a yummy idea!

For dessert or even a special breakfast you can slather these with honey and butter, and they are scrumptious.

Jennifer's Pork Chops

butter
water
2 – 3 cans cream of mushroom soup
4 – 6 pork chops

Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the pork chops and brown on both sides. Put about 1/4 inch of water in the bottom of the pan, cover, and let simmer for 30 – 45 minutes, turning occasionally. Add the cream of mushroom soup, and mix well with pork chop drippings. Cook another 5 – 10 minutes, or until chops are done. Serve the mushroom soup gravy over potatoes.

Mom's Fried Pork Chops

1 slightly beaten egg OR milk
1/2 c. flour
Season All
Oil or butter

Heat butter or oil in frying pan. Mix together flour, season-all, and any other seasonings to taste. Dip raw pork chops into the egg or milk, then into flour mixture. Fry until crispy and well done on both sides.