Cheddar Pumpkin Grilled Cheese (Print Version)
Golden grilled sandwich with spiced pumpkin, melted cheddar, and arugula for a nourishing twist.
# Ingredients:
→ Filling
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1 cup canned pure pumpkin
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0.25 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
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0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
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0.5 teaspoon chili powder
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0.5 teaspoon paprika
→ Sandwich Assembly
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8 slices white whole grain bread
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Unsalted butter, for spreading
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2 cups arugula
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
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In a medium bowl, combine pure pumpkin, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, chili powder, and paprika. Mix until well incorporated.
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Spread a thin, even layer of butter on one side of each bread slice.
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Arrange four slices of bread, buttered side down, on a baking sheet. Evenly distribute half of the pumpkin mixture over the slices.
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Top the pumpkin mixture with a small handful of arugula on each slice.
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Spoon the remaining pumpkin mixture over the arugula. Place the remaining bread slices on top, buttered side facing up.
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Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, flip sandwiches, and continue baking for 6 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and crisp.
# Notes:
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For extra crispness, press sandwiches gently with a spatula after flipping.