Cheddar Pumpkin Grilled Cheese in 11 Cozy Minutes
This grilled cheese sandwich combines sharp cheddar with creamy pumpkin puree. It is savory, slightly sweet, and perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 1 pinch of cinnamon
- 1 pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Mix the pumpkin puree with cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Spread the pumpkin mixture on the unbuttered side of one bread slice.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Place the second bread slice on top, buttered side facing out.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Place the sandwich in the skillet.
- Cook until golden brown on one side, about 3 minutes.
- Flip and cook until the other side is golden and the cheese melts, about 3 minutes more.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- You can use any bread you like.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg