When cooler weather sets in, so does our desire for a delicious and satisfying meal. Tart apples coupled with ooey-gooey cheddar cheese makes these melts the perfect autumn meal that is guaranteed to warm our hearts and bellies.

Instructions:  

1. Slice the bread into ½-inch thick pieces.
   
2. Spread the butter evenly on the bottom of each slice, and the mustard on the top.
   
3. Place the slices of bread, butter-side down, on a lightly-greased baking sheet.
   
4. Evenly distribute the shredded chicken, apples, and cranberries among the mustard-spread slices.
   
5. Add a layer of cheddar, and bake in the oven at 400°F, until the cheese melts.
   
6. Remove from the oven, and sprinkle on the sprouts before serving.