The Minneapplewich - Semi-finalist, Arnold Healthy Sandwich Challenge of Minneapolis Developed by Heidi Annexstad, Golden Valley, MN
8 slices Arnold Natural Soft Wheat bread, lightly toasted
1 large (12 oz.), Minnesota Honeycrisp (or any other firm apple), thinly sliced into 16 pieces
2 ounces of alfalfa sprouts, rinsed and dried
4 slices of sharp Minnesota cheddar, about 1 ounce each
For Spread:
3/4 cup walnuts, lightly toasted and chopped
8 tablespoons light cream cheese at room temperature
Make the spread: mix together the walnuts and cream cheese.
Spread 2 tablespoons of the cream-cheese mixture on each slice of bread.
Arrange 4 apple slices on each of 4 pieces of bread.
Put a piece of cheese over the apples.
Broil the cheese/apple bread until the cheese is bubbly and just starting to brown—about a minute or less.
Put 1/2 ounce sprouts on each cheese/apple slice, top with remaining bread, and enjoy!
