BLUE CHEESE-APPLE STRUDELS

Blue Cheese-Apple Strudels image

It wouldn't be a family gathering at our house without this favorite strudel. The sweetness from the apples and the saltiness from the cheese is heavenly. Substitute Stilton cheese if you don't have Roquefort handy. -Patricia Nieh, Portola Vally, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 3 strudels (8 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 medium tart apples, peeled and finely chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 cups (8 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
12 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the apples, lemon juice, thyme, nutmeg and pepper. Toss to coat. Add cheese and walnuts; set aside., Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface. Brush with butter and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. Layer with two more sheets of phyllo, brushing each sheet with butter and sprinkling with bread crumbs. Layer with another sheet of phyllo. (Keep remaining phyllo dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.), Spoon 1-1/2 cups apple mixture along the long end of phyllo to within 2 in. of edges. Fold long sides 2 in. over filling. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Repeat, making two more strudels., Transfer strudels to a parchment paper-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. With a sharp knife, cut slits in the top of each strudel. Brush with remaining butter. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.