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Cheddar Pumpkin Healthier Grilled Cheese
A delicious twist on classic grilled cheese, combining pumpkin and cheddar for a nutritious and flavorful sandwich.
Ingredients
Pumpkin and Cheese Mixture
- 1 cup 100% pure pumpkin
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 8 slices white whole grain bread
- enough butter (enough to spread on the slices of bread)
- 2 cups arugula (approximately)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Mix pumpkin, cheese, salt, chili powder, and paprika in a bowl.
- Butter one side of each bread slice.
- Assemble sandwiches with pumpkin mixture and arugula, then top with remaining bread slices.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes, flip, then bake 6 more minutes until golden.
Notes
Use fresh arugula for the best flavor and texture.