Description
Warm, gooey cheddar melds with cinnamon- and brown sugar–spiced pumpkin puree, sandwiched between crisp, buttery bread for a sweet-savory crunch that tastes like autumn on a plate.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 4 slices bread
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- In a small bowl mix pumpkin puree brown sugar cinnamon salt and nutmeg.
- Spread the pumpkin mixture evenly on the unbuttered side of two bread slices.
- Top the pumpkin layer with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Place the remaining bread slices buttered side up on top of the cheese.
- Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden brown about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Flip sandwiches carefully and cook until the other side is golden and cheese is melted about 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat slice in half and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor use a blend of Gruyere and cheddar cheeses.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a hint of heat.
- Press the sandwich gently while cooking for a crispier crust.
- Serve with tomato soup for a classic pairing.