Apple Cinnamon French Toast

My kids wouldn't eat French Toast so this morning we had a friend of theirs that stayed over the whole weekend who requested French Toast for breakfast.  So this was my sneaky way of getting them to eat it, I only had whole wheat bread in the house.


Apple Cinnamon French Toast

-4 eggs
-2 tablespoons apple butter
-1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
-1/4 cup of milk
-optional pinch of salt
-bread

Mix ingredients together and on medium low heat cook the toast till golden brown then flip over.  I used a Teflon pan so I didn't use and oil to cook the toast, if not a cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.  Serve with maple syrup , fresh fruit or apple sauce.

Baked Applewood Smoked Cheddar Cheese Macaroni

So this meal was delicious and was comfort food.  It has a hint of smoke adding to the complexity of the dish.

Baked Applewood Smoked Cheddar Cheese Macaroni

-4 tablespoons of butter
-4 tablespoons of flour
-2 cups of milk
-1 cup applewood smoked cheddar
-2 cup old cheddar cheese
-pinch of black pepper
-1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

Breadcrumb Topping

-4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
-4 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
-2 tablespoons soft butter

In a sauce pan combine flour and butter on low heat, stir together to allow the butter to melt to and slightly cook the flour.  When the combination is completely melted add the 2 cups of milk, parmesan cheese and stir frequently with a whisk to avoid clumps.  When the sauce starts to thicken add pepper and almost all on the above cheese.  Reserve some cheese for the topping.

Boil pasta (Macaroni and cook a few minutes less than package).  Place cooked, strained pasta in a casserole dish and cover with the cheese sauce and stir.  in a

Breadcrumb Topping, mix together until completely mixed. Sprinkle Crumbs on top then sprinkle some grated cheese on top.  cook in oven for 20 minutes and serve.