Apple Cheddar Strudel with Pecans and Cinnamon

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup + 2 tbs chopped pecans
 * 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
 * 3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
 * 1/4 cup + 1 tbs light brown sugar
 * 8 tbs butter
 * 3 apples Granny Smith, peeled and cut into wedges
 * 1/2 tsp cinnamon
 * 8 sheets phyllo dough

Directions

 * 1) HEAT oven to 350 degrees.
 * 2) Spread pecans on baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned.
 * 3) Set aside 1/4 cup + 2 tbs pecans, finely chop remaining pecans.
 * 4) In bowl, combine 1/4 cup breadcrumbs with finely chopped pecans. Reserve.
 * 5) In 2nd bowl, combine cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, remaining breadcrumbs and reserved 1/4 cup pecans.
 * 6) Melt 2 tbs butter and add to cheese mixture. Toss mixture until combined, set aside.
 * 7) Melt 2 tbs butter in a skillet.
 * 8) Add apples and remaining sugar, cook until golden but slightly crisp.
 * 9) Sprinkle with cinnamon. Remove from heat, cool slightly. Stir in cheese mixture.
 * 10) Heat oven to 400 degrees.
 * 11) Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
 * 12) Place phyllo on work surface. Cover with wax paper, top with damp paper towels.
 * 13) Melt remaining butter.
 * 14) Place sheet of wax paper on work surface, top with 1 sheet phyllo, brush with butter, sprinkle with 1 tbs breadcrumb nut mixture.
 * 15) Repeat layering using all ingredients.
 * 16) Place apple mixture along 1 side of dough, leaving border.
 * 17) Fold ends and long side over filling towards center.
 * 18) Starting with filled long side, using wax paper to help, roll up strudel.
 * 19) Transfer to baking sheet placing seam side down. Brush with butter, Sprinkle with remaining pecans.
 * 20) Bake 15 min. or until golden.

MAKES 10 SERVINGS.

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