Cheddar Pumpkin Healthier Grilled Cheese
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Cheddar Pumpkin Healthier Grilled Cheese, a delightful twist on the classic sandwich. This recipe combines the creamy richness of pumpkin with sharp cheddar cheese, creating a nutritious and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. With its vibrant colors and delicious taste, even picky eaters will be asking for seconds! Ready in just 20 minutes, this grilled cheese is a delicious way to sneak in fiber and vitamins A and C without compromising on flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup 100% pure pumpkin
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices white whole grain bread
- Butter (for spreading)
- 2 cups arugula
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix together pumpkin, cheddar cheese, salt, chili powder, and paprika until well combined.
- Generously butter one side of each slice of bread.
- On a baking sheet, lay four slices of bread buttered side down and spread half of the pumpkin mixture on them.
- Top with arugula, add the remaining pumpkin mixture, and cap with another slice of bread buttered side up.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes until golden brown; then flip and bake for an additional 6 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 175g)
- Calories: 354
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg