Grilled Cranapple and Cheddar Croissants

These yummy apple pie filling, dried cranberry and cheddar cheese-filled croissant sandwiches make wonderful fare for a fall or winter brunch.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (21-ounce) can apple pie filling
1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 large croissants, cut lengthwise into halves
8 (1-ounce) slices cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, softened

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine pie filling, cranberries and cinnamon in bowl.
2. Spread filling on bottom half of each croissant. Top each with 2 cheese slices and cover with croissant top. Brush top and bottom with butter.
3. Grill in skillet over medium to medium-low heat until filling is hot and croissants are golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.

Makes 4 sandwiches.

Recipe provided courtesy of the American Dairy Association.