Apple Cheddar Strudel with Pecans and Cinnamon

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Makes 10 servings
== Ingredients ==
* ½ cup + 2 tbs chopped pecans
* ¾ cup plain breadcrumbs
* ¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
* ¼ cup + 1 tbs light brown sugar
* 8 tbs butter
* 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into wedges
* ½ tsp cinnamon
* 8 sheets phyllo dough
== Directions ==
# Heat oven to 350°F. 
# Spread pecans on baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned. 
# Set aside ¼ cup + 2 tbs pecans, finely chop remaining pecans. 
# In bowl, combine ¼ cup breadcrumbs with finely chopped pecans. Reserve. 
# In 2nd bowl, combine cheese, ¼ cup sugar, remaining breadcrumbs and reserved ¼ cup pecans. 
# Melt 2 tbs butter and add to cheese mixture. Toss mixture until combined, set aside.
# Melt 2 tbs butter in a skillet. 
# Add apples and remaining sugar, cook until golden but slightly crisp. 
# Sprinkle with cinnamon. Remove from heat, cool slightly. Stir in cheese mixture. 
# Heat oven to 400 °F. 
# Line baking sheet with parchment paper. 
# Place phyllo on work surface. Cover with wax paper, top with damp paper towels. 
# Melt remaining butter. 
# Place sheet of wax paper on work surface, top with 1 sheet phyllo, brush with butter, sprinkle with 1 tbs breadcrumb nut mixture. 
# Repeat layering using all ingredients.
# Place apple mixture along 1 side of dough, leaving border. 
# Fold ends and long side over filling towards center. 
# Starting with filled long side, using wax paper to help, roll up strudel. 
# Transfer to baking sheet placing seam side down. Brush with butter, Sprinkle with remaining pecans. 
# Bake 15 min. or until golden.
Category:Pastry Recipes