Apple-Goat Cheese Bruschetta Recipe

Ingredients

• 16 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
• 1 medium Fuji apple, chopped
• 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Directions

• Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Combine the apple, goat cheese, thyme, oregano and pepper; sprinkle over bread. Broil 1 minute longer or until cheese is softened. Yield: 16 appetizers.

Italian Cheese Loaf Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
• 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
• 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

Directions

• Cut top half off loaf of bread; set aside. Carefully hollow out bottom of loaf, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use).
• In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; mix well. Spoon into bread shell; replace top. Wrap in foil. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until cheese is melted. Slice and serve warm. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 204 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 478 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 9 g protein.

• 12 Servings
• Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Spaghetti Squash Recipe with Cheese

This is a really quick dinner especially if squash is cooked ahead of time. If you like cheese, and squash this will quickly become a favorite dish!

1 large spaghetti squash cooked and prepared.

1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese

1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese, grated

1 cup tomatoes, chopped

1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Mix all ingredients in microwave safe dish or oven safe dish. Microwave for 2-5 minutes, or heat in oven for 5-8 minutes until all ingredients are hot and cheese is melted.

Serve.