Broiled Apricot And Cheese Toast Recipes

BROILED APRICOT AND CHEESE TOAST

Steps:

• Heat broiler with rack 4 inches from the heat source (or set toaster oven to broil). Spread jam over one side of toasted bread. Top with cottage cheese or ricotta. Sprinkle cinnamon over the cheese.
• Broil until cheese is hot and slightly bubbly, about 3 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

APRICOT-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
• Cut bread crosswise into 12 1-inch slices. Cut a horizontal slit in the side of each bread slice, cutting to--but not through--the other edge.
• In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, preserves and lemon peel with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until well mixed. Spread about 2 teaspoons of the cream cheese mixture inside the slit in each bread slice. Place stuffed bread slices in pan.
• In medium bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, granulated sugar, vanilla, salt and nutmeg with fork or wire whisk until well mixed. Pour egg mixture over bread slices in pan, and turn slices carefully to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 24 hours.
• Heat oven to 425°F. Uncover French toast and drizzle with melted butter. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

BROILED APRICOTS WITH GINGER WHIPPED CREAM

Steps:

• Heat broiler to high, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Squeeze juice from grated ginger into a large bowl (you should get about 1 teaspoon juice); discard pulp. Add cream and granulated sugar. Whip until soft peaks form; refrigerate.
• Place apricots, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Dividing evenly, top with brown sugar, butter, and cardamom. Broil until apricots just begin to char, 2 to 5 minutes. Top apricots with whipped cream, and serve immediately.

BROILED CHEESE TOAST

Steps:

• Place bread on cookie sheet.
• Spread with your desired amount of butter.
• Place cheese on top of butter.
• Sprinkle with sugar.
• Place under broiler; be sure to watch closely so sugar does not burn).
• Broil until tops are bubbly and just beginning to toast.
• Enjoy!

APRICOT CHEESE LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
• Pour boiling water over apricot pieces in a small bowl. Cool.
• In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and dates.
• In a large bowl, cream butter or margarine, cream cheese, and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until smooth. Stir in cooled apricots and water. Pour in flour mixture, and stir until moistened. Turn batter into greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until it tests done. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove from pan to rack. Cool.

GRILLED CHEESE, APRICOT AND JALAPENO SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread 3 tablespoons butter on 1 side of each slice of bread. Place bread, butter side down, in a large skillet or electric griddle over medium-low heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; remove. In a small bowl, combine cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gruyere. In another bowl, mix together remaining 3 tablespoons butter, mayonnaise, Manchego cheese and onion powder., To assemble sandwiches, spread apricot preserve on toasted side of 4 bread slices; add sliced jalapenos. Layer sliced Brie over jalapenos; sprinkle cheddar cheese mixture evenly over Brie. Top with remaining bread slices, toasted side facing inwards. Spread the butter-mayonnaise mixture on the outsides of each sandwich. Place in same skillet and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes on each side. Serve immediately.

APRICOT CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Process shortbread cookies in the bowl of a food processor until finely ground. Press into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• Beat eggs and sugar together in a bowl. Add ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and vanilla extract. Mix well. Stir in apricots and spread over crust.
• Bake in the preheated oven until puffed up and the edges are slightly brown, about 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine sour cream and apricot jam in a bowl. Set aside.
• Remove the cheesecake from the oven and spread jam topping on top while still hot. Chill until set, 1 to 2 hours. Cut into 24 bars.

STUFFED APRICOT FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 teaspoon vanilla until fluffy. Stir in nuts; set aside. , Cut bread into 1-1/2-in. slices; cut a pocket in the top of each slice. Fill each pocket with about 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture. In another bowl, beat eggs, cream, nutmeg and remaining vanilla. Dip both sides of bread into egg mixture, being careful not to squeeze out the filling. , Cook on a lightly greased griddle until lightly browned on both sides. Place on an ungreased baking sheet; bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until a knife inserted near the middle comes out clean. , Meanwhile, combine preserves and orange juice in a small saucepan; heat through. Drizzle over hot French toast.

BROILED GOAT CHEESE TOASTS WITH MARINATED GREENS

Steps:

• Marinated greens:
• Trim off and discard the tough stems from the greens. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a wide skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and stir for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Pile in the greens, in batches if necessary, and add a splash of water (you can also cover with a lid to compress them). Add a big pinch of salt and gently cook, stirring with tongs, until wilted and tender. Cooking times will vary depending on type of green, so watch and taste as you go. If cooking a combination of different greens, cook each type separately. Add a splash of water to the pan if it dries out.
• Transfer to a colander to drain and cool until safe to handle. Gently squeeze out excess liquid using your hands or a spatula or wooden spoon, pressing against the side of the colander. Coarsely chop the greens, then transfer them to a medium bowl and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a few drops of lemon juice. Taste and add more lemon juice, red pepper flakes, or salt as needed. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator; allow to come to room temperature before serving.
• Toasts:
• Preheat the broiler to high.
• Arrange the toasts on a baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil. Transfer to the broiler and broil for 2 to 4 minutes, until lightly golden on the top. Flip the toasts. Smear each slice with about 2 teaspoons goat cheese, drizzle with a bit of olive oil, and return to the broiler. Broil, watching carefully, for just a minute or two, to heat through and lightly brown. Transfer to a serving platter and divide the greens on top. Zest the lemon over everything, sprinkle with a bit of flaky salt and black pepper, add a drizzle of olive oil, and serve while the toasts are still warm.

PIMENTO CHEESE TOASTS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Stir together all ingredients, except baguette, plus 1/8 teaspoon pepper and salt to taste.
• Slice baguette crosswise 1/3 inch thick and spread bread thickly with cheese mixture. Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat until cheese is bubbling and browned, about 2 minutes.