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Apples on Horseback

Apples on horseback is a very weird name for a very easy appetizer recipe. They’re made with just three simple ingredients: apples, pancetta, and cheese, and come together in just five minutes for a delicious finger food -- perfect for your charcuterie board!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Calories: 114kcal
Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

  • 1 Pink Lady apple, or any sweet, crisp apple
  • 7 ounces aged white cheddar cheese, or any mild, firm, white cheese
  • 16 slices pancetta

Instructions

  • Preheat a medium-sized grill pan or non-stick pan over medium to medium-high heat.
  • Slice apple into16 wedges.
  • Cut cheese into 16 sticks that are ¼ inch thick by 3-4 inches long.
  • Lay down a slice of pancetta. On top of the pancetta, place an apple wedge and a stick of cheese. Wrap pancetta around the apple and cheese and place them in the pan, seam side down.
  • Turn to cook each side, about a minute per side -- no more than 5-6 minutes total.
  • Serve warm. Then start making more because the ones you just made will be gone in a hurry!

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 136IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg